BASE_PLANE

A datum plane in the template model that is needed for Mate placement constraint.

Base quilt

First feature created in a parting surface

Black volume

Undercuts in the reference part, that is, areas that generate trapped material during mold opening (unless a slider is created). They are defined as areas of the reference part where a light shining in the Pull Direction does not reach.

Catalog

Set of information used to represent one catalog type. For example, Ejector Pin Catalog, Nut Catalog.

Catalog command

A top-level menu item in Mold and Cast modes and in the Mold Layout application.

Catalog_Directory

Represents the directory name where the catalog parts and layouts are created.

Catalog Engine

Functionality that builds an adaptive user interface and enables creation and modification of standard solids using catalog objects and user interaction.

Catalog.mnu

A text file that specifies names for catalogs and paths to catalog objects or to other catalog.mnu files. Located in a directory specified in PRO_CATALOG_DIR. Format of this file should be consistent with menu files in the library. This file establishes the CATALOG menu.

Catalog_Name

Represents the name that appears in the Applications-Mold Layout-Catalog dialog box.

Catalog objects

All files that are needed to create and modify a standard solid. This is a common term used to refer to template solid, layout files, and GIF bitmap files.

CATALOG SET Menu

Contains the commands that maintain a catalog set.

Clamping Pressure

The amount of pressure used to keep the mold halves closed during injection. This is expressed as clamp tonnage. Specified in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilonewtons per square metre (kN/m2), clamping pressure is calculated by dividing the applied force by the surface area of the rubber pad in contact with the strain gage and specimen surface.

CENTER_AXIS

An axis in the template model that is used by the Catalog Engine for the Point on Line placement constraint.

Clearance Cut command

Located on the CATALOG SET menu, this command is activated by the PERFORM_CUT parameter.

Comp Trim command

Located on the CATALOG SET menu, this command is used to trim a standard solid.

GIF bitmap files

Bitmaps used by Catalog Engine in user interface dialog boxes.

GIF File Parameter –

Special parameter that defines a GIF bitmap image file shown in the user interface. The type of this parameter is STRING. For example, XXX_GIF_FILE

Index.mnu file

Specifies the directory where a certain catalog will be placed along with the name that will appear in the Applications-Mold Layout-Catalog dialog box.

Injection Molding Machine

The Injection molding machine is divided into 2 units i.e. a clamping unit and an injection unit. The functions of the clamping unit are opening and closing a die, and the ejection of products.

Layout Description Parameter

Special description parameter for layout where this parameter exists. The type of this parameter is STRING. For example, _LAY_DESCR –

Layout files

Notebook layouts used by Catalog Engine to build standard solid(s) from template solid. Usually, layout used by Catalog Engine can have parameter table with several parameter sets.

Layout File Parameter

Special parameter that defines the layout file to be parsed next, declared to standard solid, and used to build user interface. For example, _LAY_FILE.

LENGTH_UI_CHECK

In Relations, a validation check parameter that checks the value of the LENGTH_UI parameter.

_main layout file

Activates the CATALOG SET menu; located in the directory specified in the catalog.mnu file; contains unlimited number of parameters.

Mold

A hollow form or pattern into which molten metal or plastic is poured to form a desired shape when the material cools.

Mold base

An assembly of ground flat plates, usually containing dowel pins, bushings and other components of injection or compression molds excepting the cavities and cores.

Molding

The forming of a polymer or composite into a solid mass of prescribed shape and size by the application of pressure and heat.

Order Number Parameter

Special parameter that generates a name in the catalog.

The type of this parameter is STRING. For example, ORDER_NUMBER

ORIENT_PLANE

A datum plane in the template model that is needed for Orient placement constraint; to orient your part within the assembly.

Patches

Additional features created in a parting surface after the first one.

PERFORM_CUT Parameter

Set in the main layout file. Controls the Clearance Cut command. Must be set to Yes type and defined.

PERFORM_TRIM Parameter

Set in the main layout file. Controls the Comp Trim command. Must be set to Yes type and defined.

PRO_CATALOG_DIR

The config option that sets where the catalog directory is located; all parts and layouts are located here.

Platen

The portion of a casting machine against which die sections are fastened or the portion of presses against which trim dies are fastened.

Pull Direction

The direction of mold opening.

Quilt

A "patchwork" describing the geometry and intersection of a single or multiple non-solid surfaces.

QUILT_FOR_CUT

A quilt feature in the catalog that is needed to have the Clearance Cut command and the assembly cut feature.

Quilt GIF File Parameter

Special quilt parameter that defines a GIF bitmap image file shown in the quilt parameters dialog box. For example, QUILT_GIF_FILE.

Quilt Layout File Parameter –

A layout file parameter that must be defined so that the Catalog Engine will process layout file parameters, user input parameters, and GIF file parameters that exist in a quilt layout. For example, QUILT_LAY_FILE.

Quilt User Input Parameter

Special quilt parameter that creates an input panel in a special dialog box for quilt parameters. For example, QUILT_UI.

REAL NUMBER

A type of _UI parameter.

Shrinkage

Contraction of the molding or metal casting as it solidifies and cools.

Silhouette Curve

Curve intended to produce a valid parting line edge. A silhouette edge is the contour of a model in a specific viewing; a desirable edge to split a mold along because, since it is the contour, there is no overhang along this edge in the specified viewing orientation.

Sprue

Primary feed channel from the injection unit to the runner channel.

Standard solid

Creo Parametric model that represents an item (line) from some catalog book.

STRING

Type of LAY_FILE parameter.

Template solid model

Creo Parametric solid model which will be copied and "morfed" into standard model by Catalog Engine; located in a directory specified in the catalog.mnu file.

TRIM_FEATURE

A feature in the catalog that is needed to activate the Comp Trim command for trimming a standard solid.

_UI_ CHECK

In Relations, a validation check parameter postfix that checks values of user input. For example, LENGTH_UI_CHECK.

Unit System Parameter

Special parameter that defines the unit system of a standard solid. The type of this parameter is STRING, and the value is a name of the unit system. For example, PRO_UNIT_SYS.

User Input Description Parameter

Special description parameter that describes input panel in a dialog box. Corresponds to the same _UI name postfix. For example, _UI_DESCR.

User Input Parameter -

A parameter that creates one input panel in a user interface dialog box. The type of this parameter is STRING. For example, _UI.

User Interface

Menus and dialog boxes that are needed for user interaction while working with standard solids. The user interface built by the Catalog Engine is adaptive; it is based on catalog objects and is sensitive to user interaction and creation of strings.

Validation Check Parameter

Special validation check parameter that checks the value of user input. The type of this parameter is Yes or No. For example, _UI_CHECK LENGTH_UI_CHECK checks the value of the LENGTH_UI parameter.

YES or NO

The type of validation check parameter.