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complex shape in solid works

complex shape in solid works

complex shape in solid works

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I am having trouble creating the shape cut out i want.  I have basically a semi circle cutout of a solid part but on the curved edge of that part i need a lip to divide the two halves.  I tried creating it with 3 separate sketches/cuts but I cant get them to align properly.  I had to use 3 separate cuts because there is the divider "shelf or lip" that fits in the groove in the cam.  (see pictures)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/asv4k8/crap.jpg

and the cam that fits inside for reference
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/asv4k8/cam.jpg

wire frame with different cuts outlined:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/asv4k8/wireframe.jpg

there has got to be a better way to do this i am just missing it...suggestions?

RE: complex shape in solid works

Maybe you can post a shot of your feature tree?  That will give us something to go off, since we'll be able to see how you got where you are.

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RE: complex shape in solid works

Create Reference Planes (before the cuts) and use those for alignment.

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