Optimize Part Orientation with Magics

General tip:

• To determine the optimal orientation of a metal part, focus on the support surfaces and ensure the maximum cross-sectional area is reduced to a predefined value

Analyzing part data: 

• Click on the Orientation Optimizer icon in the Home ribbon at the top of the screen and select the ANALYZE tab in the pop-up box to view current measurement data
• Click on the Analyze button to fill in the measurements displayed in the ORIENTATION CRITERIA text fields and review them
• You can visually inspect the maximum cross-sectional area by clicking the blue eye icon (next to the Max XY section field) 
• Check the color-coded control element to see the specific area(s) on the part being analyzed
  

Optimizing orientation:

• Click on the Orientation Optimizer icon in the Home ribbon at the top of the screen and select the OPTIMIZE tab in the pop-up box 
• Select the criteria most relevant to your specific part in the MINIMIZATION CRITERIA, such as balancing the support area against the maximum XY cross-section
• Click Optimize to automatically adjust the part’s orientation
• Fine-tune the results by using the sliders to adjust parameters in real time until the desired orientation is achieved
  

Using the Orientation Comparator tool: 

• Click on the Orientation Comparator icon in the Home ribbon at the top of the screen and check the details in the Orientations List pop-up box 
• Click Compare to add your current orientation against the preset options
• You can check and adjust your own orientation using the same criteria as in the optimizer by clicking the Add orientations button 
• Review your orientation against the preset options by checking the color-coded highlights on each cell:
  • Green indicates a better score for that specific criterion
  • Red signifies a lower or worse score