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by Tim Hoover
Mon Oct 28, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: SW General
Topic: Automation for cutting holes in mating bodies based on a sketch?
Replies: 4
Views: 361

Re: Automation for cutting holes in mating bodies based on a sketch?

You could save the sketch for the hole profile as a library feature. Insert 1x and create your cut-extrude from that, then use a sketch driven pattern to create the other holes.
by Tim Hoover
Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: SW General
Topic: Sketch curve transition between two other curves
Replies: 16
Views: 1259

Re: Sketch curve transition between two other curves

Your example is starting and ending on the same curve. But even if I modify the sketch the "mid curve" intersects with the other 2 curves, so that does not solve the problem.

I am definitely out of my depth now...
by Tim Hoover
Thu Aug 29, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: SW General
Topic: Sketch curve transition between two other curves
Replies: 16
Views: 1259

Re: Sketch curve transition between two other curves

I was able to get a smooth curve by using a loft instead of a sweep. Equal length vertical and horizontal lines at each end,
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And use the original curves for guide curves.
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I have no idea how "exact" this is...
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by Tim Hoover
Tue Aug 20, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: workflow to save & use opposite hand version of part
Replies: 10
Views: 1633

Re: workflow to save & use opposite hand version of part

I think SW saves it as a standalone automatically, with the mirror feature. You can check the properties of "Mirrorsym part" to check the file location...
by Tim Hoover
Thu Jun 06, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: SW General
Topic: sheet metal question
Replies: 1
Views: 724

Re: sheet metal question

As far as I can tell, you don't have control of that when adding the tapered flange to the rectangular one, or when using convert to sheet metal. However, if you create the tapered flange first and add the rectangular flange to that, this is controlled with the Auto Relief option in the Sheet Metal ...
by Tim Hoover
Wed May 01, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Form Square Tube Using Sheet Metal Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 2075

Re: Laser cut square tube

Not sure if it is any faster, but I did find another option.

1. Flatten the 2 bends to make the frame flat.
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2. Make a boss extrude the size of the whole frame.

3. Combine "Common".

4. Convert to Sheet Metal & Keep Body (x2)
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5. Combine
by Tim Hoover
Sat Apr 27, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Form Square Tube Using Sheet Metal Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 2075

Re: Laser cut square tube

Understood. I played around with the test a little more and I was able to get it to flatten if I created a Base-Flange that overlaps the whole weldment.
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Obviously this will depend on the geometry that you have in your model, but it might be an option.
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by Tim Hoover
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Form Square Tube Using Sheet Metal Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 2075

Re: Laser cut square tube

I was able to get your test file to unfold by using "Convert to Sheet Metal", instead of "Base Flange/Tab". 1. Extrude your radius instead of Base Flange. 2. Combine all bodies 3. Convert to Sheet Metal, and select "Keep Body" 4. Combine, selecting sheet metal body firs...
by Tim Hoover
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: SW General
Topic: Move/Copy Bodies Changing Drawing Dimensions
Replies: 6
Views: 1572

Re: Move/Copy Bodies Changing Drawing Dimensions

Another option would be to update the standard views... As drawn view, Screenshot 1.jpg In this example, I selected normal to Front, then "more options" in view orientation, Screenshot 2.jpg Select "Update Standard Views", then select "Right" for new orientation, Screen...