Cross Templates

These cross templates are modelled in two different main directions, the main direction of the v-axis of the base plane (templates also referred to as inner templates), and the main direction of the u-axis of the base plane (templates also referred to as cross templates). Both inner and cross templates are always perpendicular to the base plane. All inner templates are modelled in parallel planes at a constant distance and this is also valid for cross templates. Inner templates are always set perpendicular to cross templates. The positions of the templates, inner as well as cross templates, are calculated automatically.

In addition, special edge templates will be modelled at the plate edges, provided that the plate edge is lying in a plane. The inner and cross templates are in general not at right angle with the plate surface, but the angle can to some extent be controlled by the choice of base plane.

By specifying a setting in the Control file for the Bending Template application, cut-outs for intersecting bending templates can be generated. The control statement is THICKNESSOFTEMPLATE and provides necessary information to generate the cut-outs in created bending templates.

Example of inner, cross and edge templates, and a base plane part