To Assemble Screws on Insert Parts

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Create Points on Insert Parts

Open MOLD_VOL_IS_1.PRT.
Create sketched datum points on the top surface of the model as seen in the image below.

Close MOLD_VOL_IS_1.PRT and return to TUTORIAL.ASM.

Note

You can hide the Layers 00_BUW_SCREW, 00_BUW_EJECTOR, 00_BUW_GUIDE or 00_BUW_EQUIPMENT etc. to reduce the amount of points displayed in the assembly.

Repeat these steps for the parts MOLD_VOL_IS_2.PRT, MOLD_VOL_ES_1.PRT and MOLD_VOL_ES_2.PRT.
Regenerate the Assembly TUTORIAL.ASM.

Assemble the Screws for the Fixed Half insert Parts

Click EMX Components ▶ Components ▶ Screw .
Select TUTOR_FH as target subassembly form the subassembly pull-down list.
Define the references.
1. Click (1) Point/Axis and select the recently defined points from MOLD_VOL_IS_1.PRT.
2. As (2) Surface select the top surface of the cavity plate TUTOR_CAV_PLATE_FH_0001.PRT.
3. As (3) Thread Surface select the top surface of the MOLD_VOL_IS_1.PRT insert.
Select DM1 — Diameter 8 mm.
Select LG1 — Length 50 mm.
Close the Screw dialog box with OK.
Repeat these steps for the MOLD_VOL_IS_2.PRT model.

Assemble the Screws for the Moving Half insert Parts

Click EMX Components ▶ Components ▶ Screw .
Select TUTOR_MH as target subassembly form the subassembly pull-down list.
Define the references.
1. Click (1) Point/Axis and select the recently defined points from MOLD_VOL_ES_1.PRT.
2. As (2) Surface select the bottom surface of the cavity plate TUTOR_CAV_PLATE_MH_001.PRT.
3. As (3) Thread Surface select the bottom surface of the MOLD_VOL_ES_1.PRT insert.
Select DM1 — Diameter 8 mm.
Select LG1 — Length 45 mm.
Close the Screw dialog box with OK.
Repeat these steps for the MOLD_VOL_ES_2.PRT model.
In total 16 screws should be assembled to the mold base.