Multiple sheet bodies -> Solid volume
Multiple sheet bodies -> Solid volume
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Hi,
is NX capable of converting a closed set of surfaces into a single solid volume? I'm working on NX 6.0 and Sew apparently only combines multiple sheets into a single package of sheets, but not into a solid volume.
I cannot use sheet to solids assistant, because I want a solid, closed lump and not a shell.
Thanks!
is NX capable of converting a closed set of surfaces into a single solid volume? I'm working on NX 6.0 and Sew apparently only combines multiple sheets into a single package of sheets, but not into a solid volume.
I cannot use sheet to solids assistant, because I want a solid, closed lump and not a shell.
Thanks!





RE: Multiple sheet bodies -> Solid volume
whoops, was working in assembly mode and noticed that there was a tiny lil' gap hiding so that's why no solid for me at first. But anyway: I think the Sew tool should warn you if the outcome is not a solid. It does give you a message that a solid was created if that is the case but I feel this may not be informative enough. Particularly for Nx newbies such as myself.
RE: Multiple sheet bodies -> Solid volume
If you press "Show Result" on the dialog before OK/Apply, NX will state the result type in the cue line.
If the result is an open Sheet Body and the Show result is used, NX will display the "open edges". ( a bit difficult to see )
If the body is already sewn, you can highlight open edges under Analysis - Examine Geometry - Sheet Boundaries.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Multiple sheet bodies -> Solid volume
Then , on the other hand, it might be beneficial to add a volume to use for roughing operations , tooling, clamping etc.
Regards,
Tomas