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Mating ball origin to helix

Mating ball origin to helix

Mating ball origin to helix

(OP)
So Im trying to place a mate in a rotary clutch system.  I'm having problems mating the ball bearings so they will ride in the raceway that was put in with a helix.  When I have the ball bearing origin selected it will not let me pick the helix to apply a coincident mate.  Any suggestions?  See http://www.imageviper.com/dip/92084/rotary_clutch.jpg

RE: Mating ball origin to helix

Start a 3D sketch and use the Convert Entities tool on the Helix. You should then be able to select the 3D geometry for mating.

cheers

RE: Mating ball origin to helix

(OP)
I convert the helix to a 3d sketch however it still doesn't recognize the sketch.

RE: Mating ball origin to helix

(OP)
I converted the helix to a 3d sketch however it still doesn't recognize the sketch.

RE: Mating ball origin to helix

I heard you the first time. lol

cheers

RE: Mating ball origin to helix

(OP)
Sorry about that...tried to correct the post and got trigger happy.

RE: Mating ball origin to helix

It works fine for me.

Are you selecting the actual spline in the graphics area, or the sketch in the FM.

cheers

RE: Mating ball origin to helix

(OP)
Ah...I got it now.  I was selecting it in the feature tree instead of in the graphics area...surprised that it makes it difference since I have used the tree to mate items in the paste.  Thanks for your help.

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