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Using an assembly as base part?

Using an assembly as base part?

Using an assembly as base part?

(OP)
Does anyone know how to use(or if it's possible) an assembly as a base part?
I have an assembly that I need to machine(with fillets or lofts) and add ORB ports(library features) to. Unfortunately with my version of SW (2007 Premium) I cannot use these features in assemblies.
Any ideas.

Thanks.

RE: Using an assembly as base part?

When in the assy mode, material can only be removed.

You could save the assy as a part, and then perform whatever functions necessary.

RE: Using an assembly as base part?

(OP)
I understand that material can only be removed.  I have an o-ring groove for a face seal that needs to be cut from the model and the only ways I can think of doing that while still modelling the required corner radius is to use either a Cut-Extrude, then fillet the bottom corner(which would be adding material I know) or to draw the profile and use a Cut-Loft along the path.
I realize and have pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I will have to create the ORB with a Cut-Revolve of the profile which is not a big deal.
Any ideas on the corner radius though?

RE: Using an assembly as base part?

Why can't you edit the model at the part level?

RE: Using an assembly as base part?

Like CBL says edit the part at the assembly level and use the O-ring as a guide to make your profile. From there make a revolved cut or sweep, etc.... varing on how the O-ring is designed.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP pc2
www.scottjbaugh.com

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