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Joining Body Features?

Joining Body Features?

Joining Body Features?

(OP)
I have a model imported into solid edge that originally came from solidworks. The part is now a "dumb" solid with no geometry. I need to alter the part and normally this wouldn't be a problem except that there isn't a flat surface on it. What I want to do is keep the original feature exactly as it is and add a block to the back of it. The problem is that the back is some strange curve and although I can create my new feature I can't seem to join the 2 of them without some gaps appearing between the "dumb" part and my new feature. How can I fill those gaps? I've attached a file for reference.

Thanks

RE: Joining Body Features?

Hi,

what about 'Thicken'? Choose 'Single' from the pulldown and
select the back faces, define the extent and direction.
Ok there is something to adjust afterwards but the major
work should be OK.

Also possible: use the Modify --> 'Move Faces' function to
'pull out' the faces in question. Other function of this
family might be used in addition.

HTH

dy

RE: Joining Body Features?

Hi SuperS,
Have a look at this file - it's V20 hope that's OK.
It may not be exactly as you want it, but it shows a method.
Basically I created the sketch away from the back of the existing body, then used surfaces to create the additional material. These were then stitched together and booleaned onto the body
 

bc.
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RE: Joining Body Features?

(OP)
Thanks beachcomber,

I will try the process you mentioned but I can't open V20 files. We haven't kept our subscription up to date so I'm limited to V19. I will give it a shot though, any new approach is better than me sitting still. Thanks for your help.

RE: Joining Body Features?

(OP)
Hey guys, this is what I've come up with. The part has gotten somewhat more complicated now but this is more along the lines of what I'm looking for. What I need to do now is somehow square up the bottom end of it (you'll see what I mean when you look at the sketch). I should mention that this part is sliding forward through a mold that will have to allow clearance for this part to travel. The new flange I've added is where it will seat in the casing. It also will "slide" parallel to the reference planes.

RE: Joining Body Features?

(OP)
Thanks donyoung. How did you do that?

RE: Joining Body Features?

(OP)
Ok, besides that last question I need some more help. I need to remove a path of material from the ajoining part. When you open the zip file and take a look at the assembly I think you'll see what I mean but how the assembly looks right now is how these 2 pieces fit together. I need to remove a path of material from the outter piece so that the inner piece can slide in from the back and the flanges on the sides of the inner peice keep it from going any further through. What do you think?

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