using arrangements in manufacturing..
using arrangements in manufacturing..
(OP)
Hey,
I have a part I am writing a program for.
Now, this part is loaded onto a manually rotated fixture.
I am using "arrangements" to represent the different locations the fixture can be rotated to. This way I can make great setup sheets and I have a great representation of clearances etc.
Now, my problem is this... Whenever I change arrangements, all my toolpaths go red (require regeneration) and they actually change when I re-gen them!!!! this is very strange behavior as there is absolutley no geometry related to the fixture in my toolpaths.
Any ideas on what is happening?
Jay
I have a part I am writing a program for.
Now, this part is loaded onto a manually rotated fixture.
I am using "arrangements" to represent the different locations the fixture can be rotated to. This way I can make great setup sheets and I have a great representation of clearances etc.
Now, my problem is this... Whenever I change arrangements, all my toolpaths go red (require regeneration) and they actually change when I re-gen them!!!! this is very strange behavior as there is absolutley no geometry related to the fixture in my toolpaths.
Any ideas on what is happening?
Jay





RE: using arrangements in manufacturing..
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Hudson
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RE: using arrangements in manufacturing..
A much simpler way: I bring in a component fixture for each position but put them on separate layers. Much easier to deal with layers. Since they carry no major overhead to the file, it's really the way to go here. Save a view for each position and call it done.
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Bill
RE: using arrangements in manufacturing..
Bill, The method you describe is exactlly how I have been doing things for years. Works great.
I am simply looking to expand my horizons and try something new.
Anyhow, I did not solve this issue but I did get it to work.
How, you ask?
I deleted the fixture and proceeded to add the fixture again and re-"set up" all my arrangements and this time around everything works great. I changed nothing...
I guess that maybe I had inadvertently clicked some geometry that was associated to the fixture. Thats really the only explanation.
Jay
RE: using arrangements in manufacturing..
The way I found out about reference components is in
tools > assembly navigator > include reference only components
RE: using arrangements in manufacturing..
Second, if an operation is regenerate status, you can always see why by using MB3, Object, Update list. This will tell you exactly what is causing the repost or regen status.
Mark Rief
Product Manager
Siemens PLM
RE: using arrangements in manufacturing..
My programs were not "auto-updating" just going "red", as they should.
That tip about "update list" is fantastic! I never knew that existed! Thanks!
Next time I might not have to ask!
Jay