Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
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Can anyone tell me if its possible to create a flat ribbon cable in solidworks routing?
Regards,
Jon
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RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
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RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Regards,
Jon
jgbena@yahoo.com
RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Certified DriveWorks AE
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog
Dell M90, Core2 Duo
4GB RAM
Nvidia 3500M
RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Regards,
Jon
jgbena@yahoo.com
RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 1.1
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)
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RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
What I'm thinking as my next move is to actually create a custom cable in the library and name it 25 conductor ribbon and a from - to list for the pinouts. create the route in the assembly and hide it then create a part that shows the ribbon cable in its actual shape.. this way the drawing will still have all the info about the cable and the pinouts.. yep its a pain!
Regards,
Jon
jgbena@yahoo.com
RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Modeling a Parametric Ribbon Cable in Six Easy Steps
Step 1
After downloading or creating solid models of the connector parts, modify them by adding two sketched lines that will locate loft sections of the ribbon cable part.
Step 2
Next create a cable guide part with two parallel lines sketched about .06 inches apart.
Step 3
Now create the ribbon cable assembly and place the connectors and two cable guides in this assembly.
Step 4
Insert a new component, the ribbon cable part, and exit the 2D sketch that is automatically created. Insert a 3D sketch; pick one of the lines sketched in the connector or ribbon guide part, and convert entities. Close the 3D sketch and repeat to create seven more 3D sketches for all the surface loft sections of the ribbon cable part.
Step 5
Loft a surface between all eight 3D sketches and then thicken.
Step 6
You're done. You'll find you can move the components, and the ribbon cable will up-date to the new shape. If you want a more realistic look, add a thread texture to the faces of the ribbon cable.
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Jon
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RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
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RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Certified DriveWorks AE
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Dell M90, Core2 Duo
4GB RAM
Nvidia 3500M
RE: Flat Ribbon Cables in SolidWorks Routing
Matt Lorono
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