Using Multi-bodies in injection molded parts?
Using Multi-bodies in injection molded parts?
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Haven't posted in awhile, but I've been dealing with some customer files that have been large multi-bodied files, not assemblies. These aren't similar features of the sort and the feature tree is huge due to all the different bodies. Now, I can break them out and what not, but I'm just wondering if this is a new practice evolving or if as other threads have stated injection molded assemblies are just that assemblies not "multi-bodies". Which I agree with. What's everyone else seeing? Working with these files is a nightmare.
later,
John
later,
John






RE: Using Multi-bodies in injection molded parts?
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RE: Using Multi-bodies in injection molded parts?
Having said that, the line does get blurred when dealing with the Weldment module. It is much easier to use it when creating, say, a framing wall of a building rather than assembling separate studs & plates.
Regarding the injection moulding assembly/part, your customer may sent you a "Save as" part, rather than send all the individual parts. I often do that to my clients if they only want a physical size model to place in their equipment, and not a fully working model. It is easier to keep track of one multi-body file instead of many individual ones.
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RE: Using Multi-bodies in injection molded parts?
However, the newer tools in SolidWorks over the past few years have changed my mind. I now start the cavity and core within the part file (according to the tutorial). Once I have the basic part surfaces surrounded, and pulls added in, I can save out the bodies as their own parts to better track each part as its own file--and I build an assembly with these parts.
So far, this seems like a great way to build the tooling quickly and reliably.
Jeff Mowry
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RE: Using Multi-bodies in injection molded parts?
Maybe I am not using this correctly...
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RE: Using Multi-bodies in injection molded parts?
You can use the option "Don't show child components in BOM when used as sub-assembly". It's a check box in the configuration properties of an assembly.
RE: Using Multi-bodies in injection molded parts?
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