High boss DFM check
High boss overview
A high boss issue in the milling process refers to a situation where a raised portion (boss) is left on the surface of a workpiece after it has been milled. The presence of a high boss can cause issues with part fitment and assembly, as well as affect the overall aesthetics of the finished product.
High boss detection conditions
MTK identifies this issue when either of the following conditions is met:
or
where:
- − expected maximum high boss ratio
- − actual high boss height
- − actual high boss width
- − actual high boss length
How MTK detects high bosses
MTK automatically analyzes B-Rep CAD models for high bosses. The SDK checks the relevant geometry against DFM criteria to identify potential issues that can increase manufacturing complexity or cost, or lead to quality or assembly problems.
Documentation and API reference
Detailed API reference for the high boss DFM check is provided in the MTK documentation, including issue classes, detection interfaces, and integration details.
