Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part
Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part
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Is there a way in Solid Edge to take an existing part and use it to remove material from another part? I can bring in a sketch to add a profile or use as a cutout but I want to be able to just being in a completely modeled part adn use it for the cutting tool to remove material. All that I can see now is that they come in as a protrusion and I just want to change that to a cutout.





RE: Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part
Simon
RE: Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part
RE: Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part
RE: Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part
What you want to do first is to create an assembly of the two parts in the proper relation of how the two parts will ultimately fit together. Once that is done, edit the part you want to cut in place and then use the interpart copy tool to either copy the necessary faces to complete the cut, or copy the entire part as a construction surface to make the cut.
If the cut is not too complex, you can simply use the standard cutout tool and use "include edges" to copy the needed edges from the cutting part. To do this, edit the part and look under view to make sure you have "hide previous level" turned off so that you can see a ghosted image of the main assembly which will also show the cutting part.
Kyle
RE: Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part
In order to successfully attach the part copy to the coordinate system, you will have to create a coordinate system in the main part file.
In the Part Copy Parameters dialog box, you will then be able to select the coordinate system in the field provided.
RE: Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part
when on SE V17 or above, you can use Direct Editing (Modify).
Pull down the Modify menu and choose Move Face. Choose 'Body' from
the pulldown and select your part copy. The proceed as directed
by the command (informaton in status bar)
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