Small distance between tabs DFM check
Small distance between tabs overview
When the tabs are too close together, they may interfere with each other and prevent the parts from properly fitting together
Additionally, if there is not enough clearance between the tabs, it may be difficult or impossible to bend or form the metal during fabrication. This can cause manufacturing delays or may even require design changes to be made.
Small distance between tabs detection conditions
MTK identifies this issue when the following condition is met:
where:
- — actual distance between tabs
- — actual thickness
- — expected minimum distance between tabs to sheet thickness ratio
How MTK detects small distances between tabs
MTK automatically analyzes B-Rep CAD models for small distances between tabs. 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 small distance between tabs DFM check is provided in the MTK documentation, including issue classes, detection interfaces, and integration details.
