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NX7.5 - Smooth (tangent) transition between two cylinders

NX7.5 - Smooth (tangent) transition between two cylinders

NX7.5 - Smooth (tangent) transition between two cylinders

(OP)
Hi,
I need to creat a transition between two cylinders (yellow and green) with different diameters, for a Filler pipe design.
How could I do it, in order to have this new solid tangent to both cylinders?

Thanks

RE: NX7.5 - Smooth (tangent) transition between two cylinders

Attached is your model with two different types of 'transition' features. The first (Cyan) is a Swept solid which follows the centerline curve. The second (Magenta) is a Through Curves body which does not depend on the centerline curve but rather uses tangent constraints on the ends to assure a smooth transition. Now in this case both approaches will probably do the job, so it's up to you.

That being said, the second approach requires less pre-construction (no centerline curve needed) and since the end constraints are part of the definition you know it will be a smooth transition whereas with the first approach if the centerline curve does not make a smooth transition neither will the Swept body.

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RE: NX7.5 - Smooth (tangent) transition between two cylinders

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Thanks a lot!.................

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