Sweep and keep sections normal to guide
Sweep and keep sections normal to guide
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I have a simple sweep that I used to do in ProE all the time, but can't figure out how to accomplish it in NX.
I am making a cashew gate, I have created a centerline arc and a diameter arc at each end (sizes are adjusted to create a proper draft angle) normal to the centerline.
When I sweep these two sections, they remain in thier current orientation relative to the WCS, when I need them to remain normal to the guide curve. How can I do this?
See attached image for the 'collapsing' cone I get.
I am making a cashew gate, I have created a centerline arc and a diameter arc at each end (sizes are adjusted to create a proper draft angle) normal to the centerline.
When I sweep these two sections, they remain in thier current orientation relative to the WCS, when I need them to remain normal to the guide curve. How can I do this?
See attached image for the 'collapsing' cone I get.
NX 6.0.2.8 MoldWizard





RE: Sweep and keep sections normal to guide
Problem could be the direction of section one and section two. It looks like they point in the opposite direction.
What I do is rotate one of the circles to match.
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RE: Sweep and keep sections normal to guide
The fix is not obvious, because when you draw an arc/circle from center you do not get direct control of the start point. I am using 'radius' as the through point and referencing an expression.
I found that you have indirect control of the start point by inferring the second point and clicking in the general vacinity you want, then change back to the associative radius.
So, problem solved. Thanks.
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RE: Sweep and keep sections normal to guide