•
Graph Settings
Configure settings for the
scales.
View Window Settings
X
Input the
-axis range and scale values shown on the
screen nearby.
!3
(V-WIN)
Y
Next, input the
-axis range and scale values.
c
w
0
100
•
Graphing
4
Press
(DRAW) to select DRAW.
This displays a graph like the one shown nearby.
•
Trace
Use trace to find out the maximum value.
!1
(TRCE)
Moving the cursor to the apex of the curve reveals that
50 (the maximum value) when
Summary
This exercise shows that the cross-sectional area depends on where the sheet metal is bent.
You can determine the best location for the bends by observing where on the X-axis the
maximum value of Y is reached.
Check the x and y range settings before performing the operation.
X
Y
-axis and
-axis ranges and
w
w
w
0
10
1
w
ww
10
x
= 5.
– 50 –
AR-1 Economy of Materials (Cross-sectional Area)
y
=