steel construction in nx
steel construction in nx
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We are thinking to do steel constructions with nx, we did in solidedge sofar. What are the best workflows for steel constructions in nx. Any help would be nice.
sorry new in NX
regards
Erwin





RE: steel construction in nx
I tried a little bit with the 3d line tools - feels a bit circuitous ..., is there something like standard profiles?
sorry new in NX
regards
Erwin
RE: steel construction in nx
NX does not have something like a Frame Tool.
Best way is to use the ReUse function and create or modify the standard profiles available on the GTAC Website.
There you can download standard profiles, screws, bolts, nuts,...
You do need to have a webkey to enter this site.
http://support.industrysoftware.automation.siemens...
Kind regards,
PS. what is your location of work?
Best regards,
Pascal,
NX8 and waiting for NX 8.5, on Win7 64 Bit
RE: steel construction in nx
RE: steel construction in nx
For detail you have to ask to your NX representative.
Thank you...
Using NX 8 and TC9.1
RE: steel construction in nx
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Corporate/News/Quarte...
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: steel construction in nx
but the company that has started the joint-venture have in the software name 'steel'.
Do you know also the joint venture with OminCAD package ?
Thank you...
Using NX 8 and TC9.1
RE: steel construction in nx
http://www.sfmex.com/?p=525
If so, I don't know anything about this partnertship.
I found this item which references OmniCAD but it doesn't look like it's related to 'steel construction' tasks:
http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/partne...
And again, I'm not familiar with this situation either.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: steel construction in nx
what I know is :
NX, before the end of this year, will have OmniCAD feature completely integrated in NX.
This integration, I think will be as a plug-in, like Moldex 3D, added in NX 8.5.
The same for BIM software.
About the name of this BIM software, I only remember 'steel'.
I think it's a Italian company that develop BIM software.
Thank you...
Using NX 8 and TC9.1
RE: steel construction in nx
first of I have a Mach Designer license, may limitting my work.
What I tested so far in nx::
1. Approach
creating the guideline with the 3d curves in modelling, to get the steel work skeleton,
using datums and profile sketches and sweep, building a context assemby for the single profiles volumes and wave the profile volumes into the single member of the assembly to get a stocklist
2. Approach
using the steel work profiles parts from the reuse lib and build the steel work skeleton with positioning constraints wave them on assembly level together to do the post welding actions.
problem for appr. 1 : input, stocklist and clarity
problem for appr. 2 : managing none regular path like bends or bended steel paths
to give you an idea what should be done some links to pictures found with google:
http://www.precise-inc.com/images/gallery/weldment...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=mvpw15&s=7
a bit small - closer to the project:
http://www.agencyempire.com/media/images/products/...
sorry new in NX
regards
Erwin
RE: steel construction in nx
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: steel construction in nx
bended parts, I'm thinking about bended / deformded standard pipe profiles
to standard pipe profiles under 90 degrees not on miter with a bend
sorry new in NX
regards
Erwin
RE: steel construction in nx
RE: steel construction in nx
If you want to have a nice example how to handle bended parts.
Here's a link to an example that has been posted by Mr. Baker.
The function used is Global Shaping, and is what I think very usefull for your constructionwork:
Link
Kind regards,
Pascal
Best regards,
Pascal,
NX8 and waiting for NX 8.5, on Win7 64 Bit
RE: steel construction in nx
I have no global shaping license....
regards
sorry new in NX
regards
Erwin
RE: steel construction in nx
In fact you do not need an Global Shaping license...
I do not have it either.
The trick is, to import the example made by Mr. Baker into you Section Profile, all your Geometry should be before the new imported Geometry (to be seen in Part Navigator).
Next step is to Edit the Global Shape and replace the old Profile with your Profile, and the "Bending" Surface with yours created.
Can you give it a try?
Kind regards,
Pascal
Best regards,
Pascal,
NX8 and waiting for NX 8.5, on Win7 64 Bit
RE: steel construction in nx
To avoid any Legal dispuite.
Please only use this Tip to evaluate the Global Shaping function, this if it is usefull for your company, before purchasing a Bundle where Global Shaping is included.
Kind regards,
Best regards,
Pascal,
NX8 and waiting for NX 8.5, on Win7 64 Bit