Stamping
A stamping constraint should be used when the manufacturing process calls for stamping rather than casting.
A stamping constraint can be applied from the part context menu.
![](../../../images/figures/inspire/stamping.png)
This type of constraint should be used when the manufacturing process calls for stamping rather than casting. When you run an optimization on a design space with a stamping constraint applied, the solver returns a result with uniform thickness while avoiding negative draft angles and internal voids.
When applying a stamping constraint, you may also specify the No Hole option in the microdialog to eliminate internal voids. Stamping constraints are valid for optimization but not analysis.
Apply a Stamping Constraint
Click on a design space and use the context menu to apply a stamping constraint.
- Click the
icon on the microdialog to eliminate internal voids in the optimized part.
Stamping Examples
![](../../../images/figures/inspire/Stamp_Draw_Design_Space.png)
Figure 1. Design Space
![](../../../images/figures/inspire/Stamp_Draw_Result.png)
Figure 2. Optimized Shape with Stamping Applied
![](../../../images/figures/inspire/Stamp_Draw_Result_No_Hole.png)
Figure 3. Optimized Shape with Stamping Applied and No Holes