O-Ring Configurations & BOM
O-Ring Configurations & BOM
(OP)
I am using the same o-ring twice in an assembly. The problem is that I use two different installed congiurations. The gland designs are different and therefore the installed shape is different. I specify that each configuration use the document name for the BOM. When I place a BOM on the drawing it shows each configuration as a seperate item. Items 2 & 3 are the same part number yet seperate items. Can SolidWorks automatically combine these? I thought it would since I told it to use the document name.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike






RE: O-Ring Configurations & BOM
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RE: O-Ring Configurations & BOM
Mike
RE: O-Ring Configurations & BOM
At the configuration, I had to change the BOM option from "Document Name" to "User Specified Name" and then type in the part number. I don't unerstand why document name didn't work, but it didn't. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, if I am let me know.
Chris
RE: O-Ring Configurations & BOM
In my mind it makes no sense to have the same item listed twice in a BOM, regardless of the configs that are used behind the scenes. The "user-specified" name fix isn't exactly practical either...
RE: O-Ring Configurations & BOM
Yes, I beleive it was you who pointed me in the direction of this method. I agree with you, this behaviour does not make sense. If anything it should be the opposite, and assume they're like parts, unless "User Specified" otherwise.
RE: O-Ring Configurations & BOM
Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies FAQ731-376
Making the best use of this Forum. FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions. FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of. FAQ559-520
RE: O-Ring Configurations & BOM