You can access process setup options from the Manufacturing Process panel by right-clicking the Tandem Die process and selecting Process Setup Options.
For Tandem Die parts, aPriori allows you to define values and options for the following cost drivers:
Transfer Method – Robotic or Manual
You can specify whether the Transfer Method used for transferring parts between presses is Robotic or Manual. Tandem Die with Manual transfer selected is modeled approximately equivalent to the Stage Tooling Process.
Trim Strip Applied to Material Width (per side)
You can specify Trim Strip Applied to Material Width (per side) in the following ways:
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Default value
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Override value
Trim Strip Applied to Material Length (per side)
You can specify Trim Strip Applied to Material Length (per side) in the following ways:
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Default value
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Override value
Number of Parts Stamped Concurrently
You can specify the Number of Parts Stamped Concurrently at each press station in the following ways:
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Number of Concurrent Parts = Lengthwise x Widthwise
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Mirrored Part (2)
Number of Parts Stamped Concurrently – Lengthwise
You can specify the Number of Parts Stamped Concurrently – Lengthwise in the following ways:
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Default value (1)
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Override value – you specify number
Number of Parts Stamped Concurrently – Widthwise
You can specify the Number of Parts Stamped Concurrently – Widthwise in the following ways:
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Default value (1)
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Override value – you specify number
Pierce Holes Before or After Forms
You can specify that holes are to be pierced after forming by checking this option. The default is to pierce prior to forming.