A PowerCopy is a set of features (geometric elements, formulas, constraints and so forth) that are grouped in order to be used in a different context, and presenting the ability to be re-specified according to the context when pasted. This PowerCopy captures the design intent and know-how of the designer thus enabling greater reusability and efficiency.

This page aims to explain how this capability can be leveraged in DELMIA Machining.

In 5-Axis machining the stock material often serves as the workholding. This technique requires programmers to create additional check geometries which limit the machining area in order to avoid cutting into the “tabs” that hold the workpiece.

With Powercopy programmers can accelerate the process of creating these additional geometries.

Dummy Workpiece: 

Start by creating a dummy workpiece . This will help in defining the inputs that are requiered to instantiate the powercopy.

Define Axis System: 

The first step in creating a tab is to define it´s orientation. This is done by defining the axis system on which the tab will be based.

Define Geometry: 

Now the geometry of the tab can be created.

To make sure the tab does not protrude into the workpiece a „Split“ operation is used.

To provide additional stability the tab can overlap.

Create Powercopy: 

To create the powercopy users define which geometry elements will be part of it. The system then determines automatically the necessary inputs. To allow users to alter the geometry during instantiation of the powercopy it´s parameters need to be published.

Apply Powercopy: 

Powercopies can be stored in bookmarks to make them easily accessible. During instantiation the inputs have to be selected. And a new body must be provided for the tab elements.

Special thanks to @PS for his help in creating this page. 

Attachments: 

Powerpoint + 3DXML