About EMX_SURFACE_FUNCTION parameter
One of the main benefits of using Creo Expert Moldbase Extension during moldbase design is the automatic cut-out creation for standard components. This functionality is mainly based on Creo User-Defined-Features (UDFs)
The two main advantages are:
• Saving design time by avoiding the manual creation of the cut-outs.
• Avoiding design error by providing standardizes cut-out logic.
An additional capability is provided with the EMX_SURFACE_FUNCTION parameter. All standard UDFs in EMX have been revised. All resulting surfaces in the UDFs now have a function assigned. The actual surface function is defined by the containing parameter value.
These parameter values can later be used in other software solutions. A possible scenario in the context of Model-Based-Defintion (MBD) is colorizing surfaces based on the surface function to add Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) to the mold base plates.
Parameter values and the corresponding surface function are explained in the following images:
• Cooling
• Ejector Pins
• Guide Components
• Dowel Pins
• Screws
• Locating Ring
• Knockout
