Hole-to-hole Proximity Thresholds
The cost model variables listed in the table below specify (for a given operation) the recommended minimum distance between holes, expressed as a multiple of stock thickness. In starting point VPEs, the minimum recommended distance is 2 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 | combiPunchHoleToHoleMultiplier |
Laser Cutting | laserHoleToHoleMultiplier |
OxyFuel Cutting | oxyfuelHoleToHoleMultiplier |
Plasma Cutting | plasmaHoleToHoleMultiplier |
Perforating (Turret Press process) | turretPerforatingHoleToHoleMultiplier |
Punching (Turret Press process) | turretPunchHoleToHoleMultiplier |
Waterjet Cutting | waterjetHoleToHoleMultiplier |