Hole-to-blank 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 blank edge, expressed as a multiple of stock thickness. In starting point VPEs, the minimum recommended distance is 1 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 | combiPunchHoleToBlankMultiplier |
Laser Cutting | laserHoleToBlankMultiplier |
OxyFuel Cutting | oxyfuelHoleToBlankMultiplier |
Plasma Cutting | plasmaHoleToBlankMultiplier |
Perforating (Turret Press process) | turretPerforatingHoleToBlankMultiplier |
Punching (Turret Press process) | turretPunchHoleToBlankMultiplier |
Waterjet Cutting | waterjetHoleToBlankMultiplier |