Assembly Machining

• Jul 10, 2007

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jrpromax

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I am new to UGS and am having problems figuring out how to make machine features in an assembly. E.G. Like making a hole through 2 parts after they are assembled. In SW, Pro/E etc... you simply select the surface and make the feature. Is this possible in UG? I am using NX4.

 

• Jul 11, 2007

• #2

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camster

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Jrpromax,


Do you want to Model the Hole through two parts?


Then you will need to Link the bodies - Insert | Associative Copy | Wave Geometry linker and select the solids. Then you create the assembly level feature. I would create a sketch and extrude it thru multiple solids - subtracting the shape.


Now you have a "hole" you can drill

 

• Jul 11, 2007

• #3

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jrpromax

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Thanks for the reply.


So when you create a sketch, extrude it, and sudtract it - how are you starting that sketch. I can't seem to select a surface of a part. Are you making a part, inserting it, then subtracting it?

 

• Jul 11, 2007

• #4

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camster

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ASketch MUST be on a planar face. You may need to create a datum plan to place the sketch on.

 

• Jul 11, 2007

• #5

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jrpromax

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I did that but the subtract button was greyed out.

 

• Jul 12, 2007

• #6

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camster

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If you e-mail me I can send you a simple example of this.