EXPANDED METAL MESH
EXPANDED METAL MESH
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How are y'all handling expanded metal mesh in your weldments? Here's my best shot: http: //webpages .charter.n et/tatespa ce/ENG_TIP S/MESH.JPG
I don't need to really show the mesh detail... we don't make the mesh - just buy it. So I want it to show in the model & drawing. This way - I only have to use a hatch pattern in the drawing view. But I can't get the mass of my weldment accurate - unless I weigh a finished headboard & use ASSIGNED MASS PROPERTIES.
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I don't need to really show the mesh detail... we don't make the mesh - just buy it. So I want it to show in the model & drawing. This way - I only have to use a hatch pattern in the drawing view. But I can't get the mass of my weldment accurate - unless I weigh a finished headboard & use ASSIGNED MASS PROPERTIES.
Windows XP / Logitech "Premium" Optical mouse
SolidWorks 2006 SP4.1 / SpaceBall 5000
Lava Lamp
www.Tate3d.com






RE: EXPANDED METAL MESH
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
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RE: EXPANDED METAL MESH
RE: EXPANDED METAL MESH
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SolidWorks 2006 SP4.1 / SpaceBall 5000
Lava Lamp
www.Tate3d.com
RE: EXPANDED METAL MESH
Create an "Expanded Mesh" material and apply a suitable density. The mass would then be accurate.
RE: EXPANDED METAL MESH
Who's been there & done that?
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RE: EXPANDED METAL MESH
I don't think so, but you could probably create a workaround using the profile properties ... maybe.
"Can I have a weldment cut-list & a BOM on the same drawing?"
Sort of ... You could have a weldment view (with a cut-list) & weldment-with-mesh-assy view (with a BOM) on the same sheet.
RE: EXPANDED METAL MESH
RE: EXPANDED METAL MESH
I know about how much the raw material weighs.
I'm +/- 50 lb... I think.
That's close enough for the girls I date...
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