What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
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Most of the machine I work with uses Aluminum Extrusion for its frame. Let us say, for the sake of argument that I am using the 1.5 x 1.5 bar stock.
In my assemblies right now, I have to create many copies of this profile with only the length dimension being different.
I do this many copies so each part will appear in the BOM list. I know there must be a better way to work with Aluminum Extrusion stock.
Could anyone share some light as to how it should be done?
Do I need to create so many copies of the same file or not?
In my assemblies right now, I have to create many copies of this profile with only the length dimension being different.
I do this many copies so each part will appear in the BOM list. I know there must be a better way to work with Aluminum Extrusion stock.
Could anyone share some light as to how it should be done?
Do I need to create so many copies of the same file or not?






RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
If it is a welded frame then using Weldments is the way to go.
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Flores
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RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
80-20 is the supplier I'm using can you tell me how you do it. Can you post some samples?
I will appreciate your help.
Thanks
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Chris
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You will have to play with things a bit to get your corners to trim properly but it's pretty straight forward once you figure it out. You may then create a drawing and insert a cut list. The cutlist will contain the length dimensions for each piece.
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RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
Alolesen,
It's always interesting (and often useful) to find out how others use SW. Would you mind expanding on how you go about adding other non-welded parts (fasteners, purchased products, etc) to your weldments with regard the BOM/Parts List/Cut List aspect?
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RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
I allready submitted an ER for this a few days ago.
Stefan Hamminga
EngIT Solutions
CSWP/Mechanical designer/AI student
RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
That's one of the beauties of SW ... always more than one way to get the job done.
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RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
Just so you know, there are solid models in SolidWorks for all the 8020 stuff is in the design library. Go to: 3D Content Central/Supplier Content/Structural Systems/8020.
No need to work from DXF files.
Timelord
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Thanks Timelord!
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
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I have a base part already set up with the min and max length in the design table of the extrusion types I use. I just copy the file down to my working folder and begin inserting and building the design table as I need different lengths. You can also take this one step further and have all the different sizes configured in one file as well, but I have different files for different types of extrusions and sizes just so I can keep them organized a little better.
I also use the Porperty Editor Macro I found at this message board to input my properties for the different configurations so they show up correctly in the BOM.
Hope this is useful, as always there are several paths to chose from to get to the same place.
DRhine
RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
RE: What is the correct way to draw using Aluminum Extrusion stock?
I can vouch for the 8020 models at 3D Content Central. They advertise a 3 degree dip in the open faces of their extrusions for vibration resistance, but the models do not have this feature it so mating faces works correctly.
Timelord
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Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
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Can you post that macro, where can I find it?
"Porperty Editor Macro "
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Thats great that 80-20 doesn't put the "dip" in the models. I know some of the other manufactures (Bosch) do for whatever reason. It drove me insane for a few days trying to figure out what the problem was. We started out by drawing our own profiles, leaving out all the "Garland Festoni" to make our files smaller. Then we started downloading the files to save time and we began getting errors when trying to mate to them.