Casting to Machine part setup
Casting to Machine part setup
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? In PRO-E I would merge my casting into a machining so whenever I would change the casting the machining was updated as well.
In SW2011, how do you take a finished casting and merge to a machining to make your machining cuts that will also be updated anytime that casting where to change.
Thanks
Mark
In SW2011, how do you take a finished casting and merge to a machining to make your machining cuts that will also be updated anytime that casting where to change.
Thanks
Mark






RE: Casting to Machine part setup
I've worked in one place where they would export the cast model as a dumb solid, then do the machining edits, it was a horrible process.
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RE: Casting to Machine part setup
Though you can do this with configs I think this is a better approach since the casting and machining are related, but clearly kept separate. Configurations are terrific for a lot of things, but in my opinion not the best choice for your needs.
- - -Updraft
RE: Casting to Machine part setup
I agree with Updraft. Derived part is the way to go.
Best regards,
Alex
RE: Casting to Machine part setup
Just to add some clarification, the casting is a separate part file and its changes will show up in the machining file that references it. This is not a dumb solid situation.
- - -Updraft
RE: Casting to Machine part setup
You know the finished dimensions - so you model the finished part.
Then you derive the casting part and remove holes, thicken or add material that was "machined off".
RE: Casting to Machine part setup