Hole-to-bend Proximity Thresholds
The cost model variables listed in the table below specify (for a given operation) the recommended minimum distance between a hole and a bend, expressed as a multiple of stock thickness. In starting point VPEs, the minimum recommended distance is 1.5 times the thickness of the stock, for all the listed operations. Anything closer is considered too close, and triggers a listing under Proximity Issues in the Design to Cost tab.
 
Operation(s)
Cost Model Variable
Laser Punching or Plasma Punching
combiPunchHoleToBendMultiplier
Laser Cutting
laserHoleToBendMultiplier
OxyFuel Cutting
oxyfuelHoleToBendMultiplier
Plasma Cutting
plasmaHoleToBendMultiplier
Perforating (Turret Press process)
turretPerforatingHoleToBendMultiplier
Punching (Turret Press process)
turretPunchHoleToBendMultiplier
Waterjet Cutting
waterjetHoleToBendMultiplier