measuring distance between 2 parts normal to given plane
measuring distance between 2 parts normal to given plane
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I would like to know how to measure between two parts in an assembly normal to a given plane. The two surfaces on the two parts are parallel to each other.
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RE: measuring distance between 2 parts normal to given plane
How about using the plane to take a section through the assembly, and then measure the distance between the two parallel lines (or curves).
RE: measuring distance between 2 parts normal to given plane
In FSS (FreeStyle) you have the measure between tool where you can use the compass the set the direction.
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RE: measuring distance between 2 parts normal to given plane
RE: measuring distance between 2 parts normal to given plane
One thing you might consider is that many times, the distance between two parallel elements (lines, planes) will give you a "0" result , and something like "999" for the components. That means the elements are not really parallel (very small deviations), the result for two perfect parallel elements should show "0" for the angle. When I encounter this, I usually choose the "Picking Point" option for one of the elements.
Hope that helps...
Best regards,
Stely
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