Modify the diameter of a dumb model
Modify the diameter of a dumb model
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Hello,
I am trying to modify the diameter of an imported model with no history. It is a simple cylinder with chamfers on the four corners. Each time I try various options in synchronous modeling the options to keep the cross section constant end with a failure. I can get the OD or the ID to move within limit of the chamfer, however I can’t seem to get both the OD and the ID along with the chamfers to move together. I think this is what the coaxial option in face finder is supposed to do, however it ends in an “Invalid face or face type” error.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
NX 6.0.5.3
Thanks,
Ryan
I am trying to modify the diameter of an imported model with no history. It is a simple cylinder with chamfers on the four corners. Each time I try various options in synchronous modeling the options to keep the cross section constant end with a failure. I can get the OD or the ID to move within limit of the chamfer, however I can’t seem to get both the OD and the ID along with the chamfers to move together. I think this is what the coaxial option in face finder is supposed to do, however it ends in an “Invalid face or face type” error.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
NX 6.0.5.3
Thanks,
Ryan





RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
In later versions (NX 7.5 I think) there is a "label chamfer" command which would probably do what you need, but I don't think it is available in NX 6.
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RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
Since it's imported it might be more complex than expected. ( In NX it would have been "cylindrical" or "extruded")
You can try run the part thru the File - Export- Heal Geometry and try again on the "healed" model. ( It will create a new partfile.)
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
This has helped me in the past.
NX 7.5
RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
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RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
Not available in NX 6, another goodie to look forward to when you upgrade!
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RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 7.5.4.4 MP2
WinXP Pro x64 SP2
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB
RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
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To the Toolmaker, your nice little cartoon drawing of your glass looks cool, but your solid model sucks. Do you want me to fix it, or are you going to take all week to get it back to me so I can get some work done?
RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 7.5.4.4 MP2
WinXP Pro x64 SP2
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB
RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
http://www.tss.trelleborg.com/us/en/service/cadser...
You can get a file for fractional sized parts, I'll attach a 6" piston step seal. However, I may need a 6.050" sized part, or anything off of what the CAD service can provide. It would be nice to be able to use this technology to modify the diameter and keep the cross section constant, without needing to extract cross sectional curves, and revolving them at the new diameter.
We are also using TC 8 JRE 1.6.0_14 once the file is translated if that is of any interest.
Thanks,
Ryan
RE: Modify the diameter of a dumb model
NX 6 does not have label chamfer, so you may have to delete them and reapply them after the offset, or perhaps use the edit cross section command to get what you want.
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