Manual Ply
Creo Parametric 10.0.1.0
User Interface Location: In Composite Design, click > .
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Description
You can now use the new Manual Ply command to create a ply object in the Laminate Tree.
A manual ply consists of a boundary chain, a material definition, a rosette coordinate system, an orientation angle, and the drop-off value. In addition to the required outer boundary loop, you can also include inner loops.
To set the default prefixes for the name and sequence of a ply, click > . In the Creo Parametric Options dialog box, click > . Specify the values under Name Policy Settings. Alternatively, set the following configuration options:
• composite_def_ply_name_prefix—Specifies the prefix applied to the name of a new ply.
• composite_def_ply_seq_prefix—Specifies the prefix applied to the sequence of a new ply.
Benefits
This enhancement is useful when you design a composite layup. Previously, it was not possible to define a ply object in Creo.
This enhancement allows you to create ply objects as one of the key laminate objects in a composite design. You can then use it to derive a flat pattern for the manufacturing of the composite part.
Additional Information
Tips: | None. |
Limitations: | Outer edges of the layup surface are not supported for manual ply loop definition. |
Does this replace existing functionality? | No. |
Configuration option associated with this functionality: | New configuration options: • composite_def_ply_name_prefix Ply* • composite_def_ply_seq_prefix Sequence* |