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MASTER BOOK

for Plastic Mold (Global)


Operation Manual
Ver. G201310
Index
A Installation Instructions
A1. Steps for installation 02
A2. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your NX tool bar 03
A3. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your Pro/E tool bar 04
A4. Mold EX-Press is unresponsive in AutoCAD 05

B Basic Operations
B1-1. Functions in【Home】, the 1st page 08
B1-2. Functions in【Product Type Selection】, the 2nd page 09
B1-3. Functions in【Product Configuration - 2D view】, the 3rd page 10
B1-4. Functions in【Product Configuration - 3D view】, the 3rd page 11
B1-5. Functions in【BOM list】 12
B2-1. How to use Mold EX-Press in NX 13
B2-2. How to use Mold EX-Press in Pro/E 14
B2-3. How to use Mold EX-Press in AutoCAD 15
B2-4. Exporting 3D drawing in intermediary format 16

C Advanced Operations
C1. Searching the parts quickly
C1-1. Filtering by shape or material in selecting product type 18
C1-2. Seeking C-VALUE product quickly 19
C1-3. Searching by diagram (suitable fo new engineers) 20
C1-4. Creating shortcut for frequently selected parts (Search by My Favorite) 21
C1-5. Searching parts previously selected (Search by History) 22
C1-6. Filtering the conditions to choose the product (Advanced search 1) 23
C1-7. Entering the product type for quick search (Advanced search 2) 24
C1-8. Searching parts by part name tree directory (Search by Structure) 25
C1-9. Searching product with keywords by adding product remark (Remark search 1) 26
C1-10.Selecting product according to the added remark (Remark search 2) 27
C1-11. Selecting products by delivery time (suitable for routine maintenance work) 28
C2. Using CAD-modeling function perfectly
C2-1. How to configure the part number 30
C2-2. Copying the part number to the CAD drawing 31
C2-3. Checking the part shape by previewing in 3D (before locating in CAD) 32
C2-4. Using subtract solid function at the same time of locating a model 33
C2-5. Locating the related components at the same time without a pause 34
C2-6. Modifying dimensions of the model being located on CAD 35
C2-7. To understand more about Misumi Alteration code (Alteration 1) 36
C2-8. Using LC to alter the full length (Alteration 2) 37
C2-9. Using TC to change the head (flange) thickness (Alteration 3) 38
C2-10.Using KC for key flat cutting (Alteration 4) 39
C2-11. Ordering the non-standard parts 40
C2-12.Transcribing product information from History data to BOM list 41
C2-13.If non-assembly design method is adopted in NX 42
C2-14.Transcribing product information in BOM list to AutoCAD 43
C2-15.Indicating the part number in AutoCAD 44
C2-16.Changing view direction of 3D part model and returning its position to the center 45
C2-17.Changing model scale with a mouse 46
C2-18.Changing the background color of the 3D preview 47
C3. Using the BOM list conveniently
C3-1. Exporting the BOM list 50
C3-2. Setting company information in the BOM list 51
C3-3. Adding another parts other than Mold EX-Press to BOM list manually 52
C3-4. Customizing the BOM template in MS Excel sheet 53
C3-5. Adding the previous selection speedy to BOM list 54
C3-6. Organizing the parts in BOM list 55
C3-7. Importing the BOM list (which was exported recently) 56
C3-8. Setting OCQ (One-Click-Quotation) function 57
C3-9. How to use OCQ 58
C4. Other convenient usage
C4-1. Affirming the paper catalog content 60
C4-2. Viewing technical data and product data 61
C4-3. Obtaining the instruction manual, Master Book 62
C4-4. Shortcut to your own CAD Library 63
C4-5. Sharing the remarks function 64

D Setting the Environment


D1. Selecting the language 66
D2. Reporting errors in software 67

E Installation Environment / Important Nortice


A.
A. Installation
Installation Instructions
Instructions

01
A1. Steps for installation

How to install for Plastic Mold

Step 1.
Start installation

Step 2.
Select the CAD version 3 easy steps
Step 3.
Complete installation

Please see the attached sheet for details.


02
A2. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your NX tool bar

Once Mold EX-Press is installed successfully shortcut is created automatically in the tool bar of NX. However if other add-in
softwares (ex; ET2008) are installed ahead the new shortcut may sometimes not appear. The following method is to allow the
softwares in compatible use.

Open the Environment Next go to the file in UG


1 Variables in Advanced of System 3 directly and open the file
Properties to check the current in txt format.
value. Proceed to the following ugii\menus\custom_dirs.dat
steps if UGII_USER_DIR is
currently occupied with any
secondary software.

First copy the current path Paste the current path of


2 of Mold EX-Press from 4 Mold EX-press (taken in 2)
MisumiMold_Path in to the very bottom line.
Environment Variables. Save and exit.

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A3. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your Pro/E tool bar

Once Mold EX-Press is installed successfully shortcut is created automatically in the tool bar of Pro/E. However if it does not appear
please try the following solution.

Go to the bin folder at the Open the Pro/E properties


1 installation path of Pro/E 3 to get the path of the
and find a file [Protk.dat] [Start in] folder.
which was generated Go to the folder.
automatically during
software installation.

Copy the file [Protk.dat]. Paste the file [Prokt.dat]


2 4 (taken in 2) to the
[Start in] folder.
Then restart the computer.

04
A4. Mold EX-Press is unresponsive in AutoCAD Click [Add], select
3 "MsmController...arx"
program in [Add File to
After the installation is complete, the menu as well as the tool Startup Suite] pop-up. This
bar will appear. If there is no response after clicking them, just path will be the installation
proceed with the next methods. After first manual loading, they will directory of AutoCAD.

appear automatically.

Open [Tool] of AutoCAD


1 tool bar and select
[Load application] so
that a new window
opens as shown in the
Click [Add],
right.
4 MsmController...arx will
appear in [Startup Suite] as
seen in the image shown in
the right.

Click the [Contents...]


2 button in
[Startup Suite]. Then click [Close] to finish the step.
The [List of applications] 5
interface will appear.

05
06
B.
B. Basic
Basic Operations
Operations

07
B1-1. Functions in 【Home】, the 1st page

Functions of for Plastic Mold


Search box
Home
BOM list
Help

Select parts
by image

Select parts
Shortcut to My Library
by diagram

Select parts from


My Favorite list

Select parts from


History list

Search by various
conditions in complex

Select parts by part name


directory in tree-structure

08
B1-2. Functions in 【Product Type Selection】, the 2nd page

Product selection
Product selection by specification
by category

Product guide

Product selection
by part type

09
B1-3. Functions in 【Product Configuration - 2D view】, the 3rd page

Product photo, Tip


shape, and additional
2D view image informational are
shown

Enlarge 2D view

Open paper catalog


in PDF

Designate the dimension


and alteration

MiSUMi part number


Add to My Favorite
to order is indicated

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B1-4. Functions in 【Product Configuration - 3D view】, the 3rd page

Export CAD data in


intermediary format

3D view image

View in wire frame

View in shading

View in shading with


edges

Fit (to the center)

Switch view direction

Quick command
summary

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11
B1-5. Functions in 【BOM list】

Tick to select all

Tick to select a
specific part

Click to go to the
product configuration
Delete the selected page
product from the
BOM list

Reset current list to


create new BOM list

Turn the pages of the


Export to BOM list
MS Excel sheet

Click to Customize
BOM information
Import from
MS Excel sheet
Combine the same
part numbers to a
single row

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B2-1. How to use Mold EX-Press in NX Complete parameters for the
3 basic size.
By three-step selection, the 3D drawing of the part can be
configured and placed directly into the CAD by seamless
connection with NX. [Key point]
Click [Next] to generate the
3D drawing after confirming the
shape and parameters
Display the [Home] for
1 selecting product model.

Check the function


4 for easy layout you need.

Select the product shape


2 with scrollbar on the
upper-left image Position the part
(Selection of the basic 5 as per UGNX
shape). method.

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B2-2. How to use Mold EX-Press in Pro/E Complete parameters for the basic
3 size.
By three-step selection, the 3D drawing of the part can be
configured and placed directly into the CAD by seamless
[Key point]
connection with Pro/E.
Click [Next] to generate the
3D drawing after confirming the
shape and parameters

Display the [Home] for


1 product model selection.

Check the function


4 for easy layout you need.

Select the product


2 shape with scrollbar on
the upper-left image Position the part
(Selection of the basic 5 as per Pro/E
shape). method.

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B2-3. How to use Mold EX-Press in AutoCAD Complete parameters for the
3 basic size.
By three-step selection, the 3D drawing of the part can be
configured and located directly into the CAD by seamless
[Key point]
connection with AutoCAD.
Click [Next] to generate the
3D drawing after confirming the
shape and parameters

Display the Home for


1 product model selection.

Select the product


4 layout view as per
the product
requirements,
such as 3D view.

Select the product shape


2 with scrollbar on the
upper-left image Configure the part
(Selection of the basic 5 in CAD.
shape) .

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B2-4. Exporting 3D drawing in intermediary format

If you don’t have CAD such as AutoCAD, Pro/E or UG, the IGES, STEP, SAT, DWG and DXF formats can be exported from
Mold EX-Press so that they are compatible with the various 3D and 2D design software.

First, set up the file name Click the to


1 rule, intermediary format 3 export the drawing.
to output and path of a
folder to save CAD files.

Complete the parameters The drawings are saved as


2 and click 3D view to switch 4 specified in Model Output
the tab. CAD Setting.

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C.
C. Advanced
Advanced Operations
Operations
C1. Searching the parts quickly

17
C1-1. Filtering by shape or material in selecting product type

In product type selection page, if you want to filter the products by material, shape, and other conditions, using this function will be
very convenient.

Display the Product Narrow down the


1 Type Selection page 3 product list for further
(The Second page). filtering by category.

Number of
product type remained: 3

Select product shape Narrow down the product


2 with scrollbar on the 4 list for further filtering by
upper-left part of the material.
image (Selection of
basic shape).
Number of
product type remained: 1
Number of
product type remained: 12

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C1-2. Seeking C-VALUE product quickly

C-VALUE products,which Misumi developed in April 2011, are priced at approximately half the price of the conventional products.
Misumi recommend the C-VALUE series to those who are seeking cost-effective products.

Display the interface for For comparison of differences


1 Selecting product type 3 with the current products, click
(Second interface). the [ ! ] button in [Ref] column to
veiw detailed information.

In the brand column, The differences from


2 select C-VALUE product. 4 current product in tolerance
and material are all listed in
the table of contents.

[Key point]
Under the premise of good quality,
C-VALUE product realizes low price by
changing product material and loose
tolerance. Please contact at your
nearest MiSUMi office to get detailed
information.

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C1-3. Searching by diagram (suitable fo new engineers)

This function can easily help you to search standard components used in different mold types, so that new designers will not make
any mistakes while selecting parts.

Press the [Diagram] button. Click the signs of


1 (Home) 3 corresponding parts you are
looking for.

Select the mold type to Or click on the drop-down triangle


2 be designed in this area. 4 box to display the names for all
(ex; Three-plate Mold I ) standard components, and directly
jump to the corresponding second
interface,
such as guide
parts.

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C1-4. Creating shortcut for frequently selected parts (Search by My Favorite) In case of size change which requires
3 part model configuration, just click the
[Config]
Once the frequently used products are added to My Favorite, button.
you can easily and quickly jump to Product Configuration Page of
those products from next time.

[Key point]
If they are of the same size,
In the Product
1 Configuration ( the third
just click to directly add the
product to BOM list.
page), after parameters
are completed, click the
button below so that this
Modify size, then press
product will be added to
My Favorite.
4 [Next] button to configure
the drawing in CAD.

From next time when you


2 select a product that has
already been added to The part drawing is located
My Favorite, just click the 5 in CAD.
tab of My Favorite in the
Home (the first page).

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C1-5. Searching parts previously selected (Search by History) If changes in product size are
3 needed, you can select and
enter the required value to
It is very troublesome to re-select the parts used previously make necessary change.
from the first stage. Using History search function can help you to
find the parts selected in the past.

[Key point]
After clicking the [Next] button in the
Click the [History] tab in
1 Home.
third page (Product Configuration), the
data will be added to History.

Check the function


4 for easy layout you need.

The products selected


2 previously are listed on the
History Screen.To open the The part drawing is
Product Configuration page, 5 located in CAD.
click

[Key point]
If the parts are of the same
size, you can directly add the parts
to BOM. You can also confirm how
many times the parts are set.

22
C1-6. Filtering the conditions to choose the product (Advanced search 1)

The parts can be selected by using the relevant information about product such as part name, product type, brand name.

Open Advanced Search. Enter partial or entire


1 3 product type in the
Type box. (E.g. SW)

[Key point]
To narrow down the
search result, entry in each
box at the same time is
available.

Enter partial or entire part


2 name in the KeyWord box.
(E.g. SPRING)

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C1-7. Entering the product type for quick search (Advanced search 2)

If you are already familiar with Misumi part number, the product type can be entered directly in the search box to find the part quickly.

You can directly enter the All the product types including
1 product type here. 3 ‘SWM’ are listed up.

Only product type can be If an entire part number is


2 entered. Such as: SWM. 4 entered, such as SWM12-65,
result fails.

[Key point]
You can only enter the product
type in the search box.If other
parameters are entered, parts
cannot be identified, and will not be
found.

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C1-8. Searching parts by part name tree directory (Search by Structure)

The needed parts can be quickly searched by part name in tree-structured directory.

Click [Structure] in the Home. Next select the part name to


1 3 list up the applicable product
types.

Click [Parameter] of the


product type you select to
open the Product
Configuration for size
designation.

Click to open the product The Product Configuration


2 category to select the part. 4 page you selected is open.

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C1-9. Searching product with keywords by adding product remark (Remark search 1) Select the [Advanced Search]
3 tab.
Add your own remark (client information, product features,
etc.) for frequently used product and search by a remark as
keywords added by oneself.

Select the [Remark] tab


1 in the product configuration
(Third page).

Enter the keywords to be


4 searched in the Remark column.

[Key point]
You can also use the search box in the
top of the window. Select [Remark] from the
pull-down menu, and enter keywords for the
remark.

Fill the blank in the bottom


2 with contents for a remark
and editor’s name, then click All products with the remarks of
[Add] button. 5 which include the entered
keywords will be listed up.

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C1-10. Selecting product according to the added remark (Remark search 2) The remarks can also be refered
3 in the list in [Structure] tab.
You can refer to the remarks (e.g. client name and product
features, etc.) that you added for your convenience while selecting
the parts.

First select the product


1 category to open Product
Type Selection page.

It can also be found in [History]


4 and [My Favorite].

You can browse remarks


2 in Product Type Selection
page. It is also presented in the
5 [Advance Search] results.

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C1-11. Selecting products by delivery time (suitable for routine maintenance work)

Delivery time is one of the important factors when maintaining or replacing parts, so the products can be selected based on the
delivery time.

Products can be selected Confirm the [Delivery]


1 from the Home 3 column.
(First page).

[Key point]
Display Product Type
2 Selection page
Currently filtering by delivery time cannot be used. Kindly confirm
product delivery period first, and then select the products based on the
(Second page).
relevant information.

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C. Advanced Operations
C2. Using CAD-modeling function perfectly

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C2-1. How to configure the part number If the basic sizes are adjusted,
3 the selectable range of the
correlated parameters are
In the product parameter aspect, all parameters are constrained by adjusted correspondingly.
the relevant formulae. After the basic size is determined, the relevant
selectable ranges or respective parameters are shown.You don’t have
to recalculate to determine the parameters, so that the design time is
saved.

Go to the Product
1 Configuration
(third page),
and then designate the
size .
Once correct numerical values
4 are all determined, Misumi’s
standard part number is
generated automatically without
an error.

Mold EX-Press
2 automatically shows the
selectable ranges of the This also applies to the alteration
parameters with 5 work.
specifiable unit by default.

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C2-2. Copying the part number to the CAD drawing

This introduces how to put the part number in 2D CAD.

Copy the part number in the Open the 2D CAD drawing.


1 part number column in the 3
bottom directly.

Or in the BOM list or the Paste the part number to the drawings.
2 History records, click on 4
the part number, and
use the command
"Ctrl+C" to copy.

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C2-3. Checking the part shape by previewing in 3D (before locating in CAD)

After the parts are selected, to ensure whether the specifications of selected parts and the additional processing are correct, the
shapes of the parts can be checked through the preview function of the 3D models so that the time is saved.

Firstly, open the Home, Click the 3D view tab to see


1 and then select the parts. 3 the selected parts modeled
in 3D.

Complete the parameters Switch to [Alteration] screen


2 (third page), and then click 4 if additional work is required.
Next. The part shape in preview
window will correspond to
your alteration selection
immediately.

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C2-4. Using subtract solid function at the same time of locating a model

When the part designed by Mold EX-Press is located on CAD, at the same time, the size of mounting hole is automatically calculated
based on a standard hole machining and the hole to fit is subtracted from the plate.

Select a product category Check the function


1 (ex; Stepped Ejector Pins). 3 for easy layout you need.

[Key point]
Please untick if automatic
subtraction is unnecessary. Even
unticked, subtract information is
stored so that it can be recalled
later.

Once all the parameters at Select the plate to be


2 Product Configuration 4 subtracted and locate the
page are completed, click part on it.
[Next].

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C2-5. Locating the related components at the same time without a pause Suggestion for sequential
3 positioning of related parts
follows after locating the part.
Once the main part is located in CAD, Mold EX-Press simultaneously and Select the related parts indicated
sequentially suggests to layout the mounting bolts and related components in the window, then click [Next].
so that efficiency in designing drastically improves. (e.g: related part, sprue
bushing guide, SBGN)

[Key point]
Complete all the
1 parameters in Product
Related parts can be selected
from the list.
Configuration page, then
click [Next].
(e.g: SXGM)
Complete all the parameters
4 of the relevant part in
Product Configuration page,
then click [Next].

Tick
2 [Use "Automatick screw
layout"] Parts design is completed SXGM
5 efficiently by using convenient
functions of simultaneous
locating and sequential
locating.
[Key point] SXGM: Primarily selected
The located parts, mounting original part
bolts in this case, are not set CB: Selected by automatic
item which will be added to CB
screw layout
BOM list as individual items. SBGN
SBGN: Selected by sequential
positioning of the related parts

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C2-6. Modifying dimensions of the model being located on CAD Select the part to be
3 modified.
You don't have to start parts selection from the first step if you
want to modify dimensions of the model which is once located on
CAD.

Display the part to


1 modify.

Return to Product
4 Configuration page of Mold
EX-Press which displays
the parameters currently
selected. Re-edit the
parameters and click [Next].

Select [Modify] from


2 the menu of
Mold EX-Press Click [Regenerate] and the
in the tool bar. 5 model is updated.

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C2-7. To understand more about Misumi Alteration code (Alteration 1)

Alteration table can be opened in PDF at the same time while designating alterations.

Click [Alteration] tab in the As instructed in the


1 product configuration for 3 [Alteration] table,
additional work selection. select the desired
alteration.

In the [Alteration]
2 interface, click [List] so
that Alteration table opens.

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C2-8. Using LC to alter the full length (Alteration 2) Click the [Alteration] tab.
3
When the designation of length is restricted due to specifiable
unit, it is convenient if the alteration is carried out by using LC.

Select the product from


1 the Product Type
Selection page
(Second page). (E.g.
GPHL8-LC62-N28)
Select the [LC] alteration of the
4 total length change, and then
select the required length within
the specifiable range.

Firstly, select the length


2 (size L) longer than
required size by LC. When all parameters are input,
In this case required 5 preview the model in 3D. If it is
size is 62, therefore 65 not suitable, modify the
is selected in size L parameters so that the shape on
column of the Basic the view will also be transformed
Size. at the same time accordingly.

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Click the [Alteration] tab.
C2-9. Using TC to change the head (flange) thickness (Alteration 3)
3
You don’t have to select the size of the head in the Basic
Size. It is convenient if the TC alteration is used.

Select the Products from


1 the Product Type
Selection page
(Second page).
(E.g. EPH2-100-TC2)
Select the [TC] alteration to
4 change the head thickness, and
input the required size within the
specifiable range.

Select the sizes of all


2 parameters where are
compulsory to apply. If the [List] button is clicked, the
5 alteration table in PDF will open.

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C2-10. Using KC for key flat cutting (Alteration 4) Click the [Alteration] tab.
3

Select the products


1 from the Product Type
Selection page
(Second page).
(E.g. EPH2-100-KC1.0)
Select the [KC] alteration option
4 for key flat cutting, and input the
required size within the
specifiable range.

Select the basic sizes of


2 all parameters where [Key Point]
are compulsory to
At present generating part numbers especially of complicated shape or with alteration
apply.
code requires large number of calculation by looking into the paper catalog. Even though
such efforts were made the part numbers were sometimes wrong and further time required
to verify the right part numbers. Mold EX-Press, calculating the selectable range of
numerical values automatically, enables you be free from
troublesome calculation to save your precious time and
avoid errors in part numers
If your desired specifications are out of Misumi standard
part please contact us directly. The window shown in the
right will open when all the necessary parameters are entered
into Mold EX-Press, click [Contact us] button and e-mail us.

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C2-11. Ordering the non-standard parts Overwrite your
3 desired part
number.
Mold EX-Press announces whether your desired
specifications are out of standard, and inquiry window opens
automatically.

In the third page of the


1 size selection, the size
out of applicable range is
selected.

Fill in your company


4 information.

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[Key Point]
Company information
entered in [BOM setting]
is displayed by default.

The window
2 shown in the
right opens that After all the
the size you 5 information is filled up
entered is error. click the [Contact Us]
button to send it to
MISUMI.
[Key Point]
Corresponding emails are only
compatible with Outlook, Outlook
Express, and Windows Mail. Please
export the TXT format, and then
send the TXT format as an
attachment to MISUMI.

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C2-12. Transcribing product information from History data to BOM list

If you adopt non-assembly design method in NX, the selected parts are not listed automatically in BOM list but they are accumulated
in History so that you can retrieve them and add to BOM list manually.

Go to [Help] and select Product is added to BOM list.


1 [MAINTENANCE] to 3
export History data.
Click [Save As] to save
the History data file.

Go to [BOM list] and


2 open [Customize BOM
Info] to transcribe the
information from History
data.

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C2-13. If non-assembly design method is adopted in NX Check if easy layout function
3 is required. Then click [Next].
Mold EX-Press realizes seamless connection in design
process from selecting parts to creating drawings and locating part
models on CAD, however if you adopt non-assembly design
method in NX software one extra but small operation is necessary.

First build a new window


1 to locate a new part.

Save the file to export it in


4 Parasolid. Then restart the
computer so that new setting
will take effect.

Select the part through


2 Mold EX-Press.
Import the Parasolid file
5 (as exported in step 4) and
adjust position to meet your
design.

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C2-14. Transcribing product information in BOM list to AutoCAD

Product information such as product name, part number and quantity in BOM can be copied and pasted to AutoCAD.

Export the BOM list Select [Paste Special] from


1 3 [Edit] in tool bar. Coose the
style to paste the object.

Select the products to transcribe from the BOM list and Click any place where to
2 copy. Font setting is recommended to prevent 4 paste on the AutoCAD and
characters from being garbled. information is copied.

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C2-15. Indicating the part number in AutoCAD

Part number and 2D CAD drawing can be output to AutoCAD directly.

Generate the part number The drawing with part number


1 by designating dimensions, 3 is located in AutoCAD.
then click [Next].

Select your preferred 2D view


2 projection to output.
(e.g: Third angle projection)

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C2-16. Changing view direction of 3D part model and returning the position to the center The display also changes by
3 clicking #5 View Direction of the
Tool bar in 3D preview screen.
After changing view direction, you can return instantly to the
standard position by the following operations.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

J>   


Right-click within the frame
1 of 3D view, and choose
Z ^
` ^ &^
5 View Direction
6 Help
[Left] from [View Mode].

Each click of [View Direction] icon,


4 the view changes sequentially by
a following order;
   
   

The display of the model


2 changes to the left side view.
      
5 model instantly in the center of
the window frame.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

J>   


Z ^ 5 View Direction
` ^ &^ 6 Help

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C2-17. Changing model scale with a mouse

Rotation direction of the mouse wheel by which the model expands or contracts differs depending on the CAD software.
      $%&*   < <=> ?@
as required to meet your usage habit.

Display any Check the [Reverse


1 [3D View/ Model Output] 3 Vertical Control] box, and
window. click the confirm button.

Right-click within the frame


2 of 3D view, and choose the
[Options].

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C2-18. Changing the background color of the 3D preview

Background colors of the 3D preview can be adjusted according to your preference.

Display any Select [Change Background


1 [3D View/ Model Output] 3 Color] and choose the colors
window. for the Top area and the
Bottom area.

Right-click within the frame Background colors are


2 of 3D view, and choose the 4 adjusted accordingly.
[Options].

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C. Advanced Operations
C3. Using the BOM list conveniently

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C3-1. Exporting the BOM list Click the [Export BOM] button.
3
BOM list of the parts selected in Mold EX-Press can be
generated automatically and exported in MS Excel sheet which
can be customized to fit your company’s own BOM format.

Click the [BOM list] button in


1 the Home (First page).

Specify the file name


4 and location to save the
BOM list in MS Excel
sheet.

[Key point]
The File name by
default is date + time,
and is generated
automatically. The file
name can be changed.

All the parts you selected in


2 Mold EX-Press are listed
up. The BOM list is
5 automatically opens in
MS Excel format after
the file is saved.

[Key point]
Several different
templates are prepared
in the file. Use them
depending on your
intended purpose.

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C3-2. Setting company information in the BOM list Enter the company information.
3
Company information in exported BOM templates can be
filled in by default in [Help] page.

Click the [Help] button in


1 the Home
(First page).

Click the [Confirm] button.


4

Select the [BOM setting].


2
When the BOM list is
5 exported again, all the
company information
entered is displayed in
the form by default.

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C3-3. Adding another parts other than Mold EX-Press to BOM list manually

The parts information can be added manually to BOM list so that all the designed parts are combined in one single list.

Click the [BOM list] Fill in the


1 in the Home (First page). 3 detailed
product
information,
and then click
the [Add]
button.

Click the [Customize BOM The additional part is included


2 info] button. 4 in the BOM list.

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C3-4. Customizing the BOM template in MS Excel sheet

BOM template of your company standard can be combined in the file to be exported from Mold EX-Press.

First open [Help], Copy the formula of


1 click the [BOM Setting], 3 corresponding item from
and then open [List All] sheet and paste
the [Edit Template]. to the sheet you added.

[Key point]
Setting here is rather
complicated.
Contact your nearest
Misumi for further
assistance.

Add the required


2 spreadsheet to the form.

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C3-5. Adding the previous selection speedy to BOM list

If the sizes and the models of the parts used earlier are the same, you don’t need to re-select them from the beginning. If the
History or My Favorite functions are used, the parts that were selected in the past can be quickly added .

Click the [History] button. Click [My Favorite], and


1 3 select from the list by
clicking [Purchase] button.

Select the required part from You can see all selected
2 the list, and click the 4 parts are added to BOM list
[Purchase]. after clicking the [BOM list]
button.

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C3-6. Organizing the parts in BOM list The other method is to export
3 BOM list each time you finished
to design the mold and reset all
Mold design sometimes requires multiple designing at the same
for a next work. Export the BOM
time, and it may cause your BOM list messy. Here we give you two list.
methods to organize your BOM list.

Open your BOM list.


1

Click [New BOM] button to reset


4 all.

Use the column of [Class] or


2 [Part No] which are editable
for your reference. The BOM list is clarified so that
5 you can start designing work for a
new mold.

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C3-7. Importing the BOM list (which was exported recently)

It’s easy to import the BOM list that was created before.

Click the BOM list in [Home] Select the BOM list


1 (First page). 3 in MS Excel that
you want to import.

Click the [Import BOM] Successfully imported to the BOM


2 button. 4 list in Mold EX-Press.

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C3-8. Setting OCQ (One-Click-Quotation) function

BOM list includes OCQ (One-Click-Quotation) function so that Misumi WOS (Web Ordering System) can be seamlessly
connected. OCQ realizes that the time for ordering is saved. Set-up is necessary before use.

Export BOM list. Adjust the safety level of the Excel


1 3 Macro to "LOW".

[Key point]
You may select [Medium] level. In
this case Security Warning window
pops up and macro setting is required
every time you open the file.

OCQ setting method is Please set the Internet Explorer as


2 located in the last row 4 the default browser.
of the MS Excel sheets. Close the pop-up blocker.
Open the spreadsheet.

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C3-9. How to use OCQ

Using One-Click-Quotation, OCQ, will drastically change your trouble some ordering process.

Click the [OCQ] button The parts data in


1 in the exported BOM 3 BOM list is loaded to
list. WOS format
automatically.

Automatically jump to After clicking the


2 Misumi WOS login 4 [Continue] button,
screen directly without quotation can be
another click. automatically
obtained.

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C. Advanced Operations
C4. Other convenient usage

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C4-1. Affirming the paper catalog content Click the [PDF] button in the
3 third page.
Complete information of all paper catalogs is implemented in
Mold EX-Press. You don’t have to leave your desk to pick up the
paper catalog away in the shelf.

Display Home.
1 (First page)

The paper catalog


4 in PDF formats
corresponding to
the selected
products is
displayed.

Select the products to


2 go to the third page,
Product Configuration.

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C4-2. Viewing Technical Data and Product Data

Technical Data and Product Data in the paper catalog are implemented in Mold EX-Press in PDF format.

Go to [Help] and open Go to [Help] and open


1 [MANUAL]. Click [Open] 3 [MANUAL]. Click [Open]
button for Technical Data. button for Product Data.

Technical Data in PDF format Product Data in PDF format


2 opens. 4 opens.

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C4-3. Obtaining the instruction manual, Master Book

To use Mold EX-Press more conveniently Masterbook will give you significant tips.

Click the [Help] button in


1 the Home
(First page).

Click [Open] button to


2 download the manual in
PDF format.

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C4-4. Shortcut to your own CAD Library

You may sometimes wish to open your own CAD library during design work. Use My Library to reach promptly.

Open [MAINTENANCE]
1 in the [Help] page. 3 Click the [My Library] button
in the main interface
(First page).

Click [Browse for Folder] The folder you set


2 in Path to My Library in 4 opens.
order to specify the
shortcut location.

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C4-5. Sharing the remarks function 3 Fill in the file name
and save. Pass the
saved file to a sharer
Remarks added to the products can be shared with others.
to import.
For example, new designers can share the note information added
by the experienced designers.

Click the [Help] button


1 in the Home
(First page).

To import the remarks


4 converted to Excel file
click the [Load] button.

Open [MAINTENANCE]
2 and click the [Save as]
button in the Remark item. Select the file to import
5 and the remarks are
added.

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D. Setting the Environment

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D1. Selecting the language Select your language,and
3 click [Confirm].
Available in six languages; Simplified Chinese, English,
Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Thai.

Open the Help.


1

Please save the other files


4 being opened before you
restart the computer to
allow the setting to take
effect.

[Key point]
Please save other files before you quit to restart the computer.

From the menu in the left,


2 select [Region Language].

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D2. Reporting errors in software

Please feel free to feedback if you find any errors in this software. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually
endeavor to improve usability. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any additional comments or concerns you may have.

Click the [Help] button Select the item, and then


1 in [Home] 3 fill in your commment.
(First page).

Select the Click the [Email] button.


2 [Customer Feedback]. 4

[Key point]
Applicable Email applications
are Outlook, Outlook Express and
Windows Mail only.

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E.
E. Installation
Installation Environment
Environment // Important
Important Notice
Notice

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Installation environment:

CPU : Core 2 Duo, or Pentium® 4 or AMD® Athlon Dual-core


1.6 GHz or more
Hardware Memory : 2 GB or more
HDD : 2 GB or more hard disk space for installation
Monitor Resolution : 1280 × 1024 or more

OS and Display Windows XP (32/64bit), Windows7(32/64bit) *VISTA, 2000 are not compatible

Language Simplified and traditional Chinese characters, English, Japanese, Korean, Thai

Directly assembled CAD : NX® 4.0 ~ 8.5, Pro / ENGINEER® Wildfire 2.0 ~ 5.0,
AutoCAD® 2004 ~ 2013, CREO® 1.0 & 2.0
Intermediary File Format : (3D) IGES, STEP, SAT
(2D) DWG, DXF
CAD System
※NX® is a registered trademark of Siemens AG
※Pro / ENGINEER® is a registered trademark of PTC
※AutoCAD® is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc.
※CREO® is a registered trademark of PTC

※ Windows is either a registered trademark or ※ Pentium® is a trademark of Intel Corporation


trademark of Microsoft Corporation ※ Some part of the data is in PDF format. If necessary, please install Adobe® Reader®
※ Some features require the following software support: ※ Portions of the software are owned by Spatial Corp. ©1986-2013. All Rights Reserved
Office Excel 2003, Outlook, IE 6.X or 7.X
※ Some features require internet connection

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Important notice -Read before use-

1. Please carefully read the Terms and Conditions of Use in the application provided for installation. Those who utilize this software
are deemed to have agreed with the Terms and Conditions of Use.

2. Product information, CAD data, and any other contents in this software may subject to change without notice.

3. This software has been developed with the intention of providing convenience in reference for finished product dimensions and
specifications (Purpose of Usage). Tolerances, surface treatment, chamfering and other details of finished products will not be
identical to the 2D or 3D data provided.

4. Users agree that Misumi assumes no liability should an issue arise related to the data and its application.

5. Company name, product name, any trademarks or copyrights, are the property of Misumi or the designated owner and are
protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

6. All data and contents of this software are property of Misumi and protected under the Copyright Act and International Regulation.
Except as otherwise provided by Misumi, they shall not be used aside from Misumi specified purposes including but not limited to
duplication, re-sale, licensing, upload, distribution, and publication. In the event such incidents occur, Misumi will revoke users
privileges to use this software and may take appropriate legal action.

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TEL FAX

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+1-800-681-7475 +1-800-681-7402
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+1-847-843-9105 +1-847-843-9107

Germany MISUMI Europa GmbH +49-6196-7746-0 +49-6196-7746-360

China MISUMI (CHINA) PRECISION MACHINERY TRADING CO., LTD. +86-021-63917080 +86-021-63917360

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MASTERBOOK for Plastic Mold (Global)


G201310 First edition

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