Standard Holes and Bolts for Assemblies
Standard Holes and Bolts for Assemblies
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I have used several CAD modeling packages for the last 7-8 years (Pro\E, Wildfire, Solid Edge, SolidWorks). I have recently been employed by a company that uses UG. My workstation is in route since I will be at a remote location/office.
My most serious concern is that of standard bolt holes and assembly components (bolts, dowels, pins, etc). Most mid-range CAD packages include the standard holes for socket head counterbores and countersunk bolts. I cannot find any indication that NX offers these. Some insight would be appreciated.
As an added note: SolidWorks has the best feature for bolting in assemblies, called "Hole Series." This command makes the clearance hole (choose type), makes the treaded hole (through hole or blind), then inserts the right size standard fastener. A really incredible tool.
My most serious concern is that of standard bolt holes and assembly components (bolts, dowels, pins, etc). Most mid-range CAD packages include the standard holes for socket head counterbores and countersunk bolts. I cannot find any indication that NX offers these. Some insight would be appreciated.
As an added note: SolidWorks has the best feature for bolting in assemblies, called "Hole Series." This command makes the clearance hole (choose type), makes the treaded hole (through hole or blind), then inserts the right size standard fastener. A really incredible tool.





RE: Standard Holes and Bolts for Assemblies
Standard hardware is not included. John Baker has a set of fastener files on the BBS that can be downloaded.
UG Consulting Services has a GRIP program that does standard parts.
There are some third-party programs as well.
"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."
"Fixed in the next release" should replace "Product First" as the PTC slogan.
Ben Loosli
CAD/CAM System Analyst
Ingersoll-Rand
RE: Standard Holes and Bolts for Assemblies
Thanks for your response.
RE: Standard Holes and Bolts for Assemblies
thd_english.dat and thd_metric.dat
I change the pointer to the files in ugii_env.dat and then copy the thd* files to another folder and modify the copies.
"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."
"Fixed in the next release" should replace "Product First" as the PTC slogan.
Ben Loosli
CAD/CAM System Analyst
Ingersoll-Rand
RE: Standard Holes and Bolts for Assemblies
Making a standard hole like countersunk or a counterbore is by manualy feeding the parameters in the hole feature.
If there is an another good way to do it, I will be happy to know it.