To Assemble Side Interlocks

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Modify the Side Interlock Pattern

Open Mold Base Definition dialog .
Click Top to switch to the top view.
Double-click on Side Interlock in the summary tree.
The Side Interlock pattern dialog box opens.

The Pattern size values in the Side interlock dialog box are set to the current mold base size by default.
Enter Quantity to 2 in both X- and Y-direction.
Select to update the number of instances.
Check the placement of the Side Interlocks in the Top View of the Mold Base Definition dialog box.
Click OK to close the dialog and regenerate the pattern in the skeleton model.

Define the Side Interlock Properties

Select Side Interlock from the Equipment pull-down.

The Side Interlock dialog box opens.
Select the main assembly TUTOR_SHARED as target subassembly.
Select hasco from the supplier pull down list.
Select Z07_17 from the types pull down list.
Select a value of 46 mm for B_.

Do not change any other default settings in the Side Interlock dialog box.

Note

Side interlock components create their cutouts using a ‘Cut by Surface’ feature. In this case just one Overview image is displayed in the UDF area, the quilt cut has no further dimensions.

Click OK to close the Side Interlock dialog box.
Close the Mold Base Definition with Close.

Assemble Predefined Screws in Side Interlock Assembly

For the Hasco Z07/17 side interlock assembly screws are already predefined.

Click EMX Components ▶ Component Handling ▶ Assemble predefined components.
The Selection dialog appears.

Select the subassembly TUTOR_SHARED.ASM.

All predefined components within this assembly are assembled.

Note

The predefined components are searched recursively. The screws are assembled to the next top subassembly which is found in the model tree.

Leave the selection dialog with middle-mouse button.