Create parametric tube models
Create parametric tube models
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Hello all,
I have been working with tube models in Nx 7.5, but these are not parametric as they are prepared by the customer. I need to generate the parametric tube models with X Y Z coordinates. Is there a way for this?
(i.e. changing any of X Y Z values or changing bend radius the tube/sweep would change)
regards,
Sundeep
I have been working with tube models in Nx 7.5, but these are not parametric as they are prepared by the customer. I need to generate the parametric tube models with X Y Z coordinates. Is there a way for this?
(i.e. changing any of X Y Z values or changing bend radius the tube/sweep would change)
regards,
Sundeep





RE: Create parametric tube models
So you are new to NX ? Do you have any other CAD experience ?
RE: Create parametric tube models
RE: Create parametric tube models
There is a nice little trick we did in I-Deas. Please see model. It has to do with true radius at the bends. All you have to do is change the point coordinates and the tube should follow. You can go through this model to get an idea what I am talking about. I hope it makes sense.
RE: Create parametric tube models
There are sub-modules for most electrical and mechanical routing requirements, including tubing.
http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/produc...
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: Create parametric tube models
We have the tubes as non planer. I tried editing the coordinates in your sample file, but it fails. Please refer attached ppt slide. Is there another way for doing this?
John,
We don't have license for Routing mechanical.
regards,
sundeep
RE: Create parametric tube models
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: Create parametric tube models
Place all the associative points in the space, for each bend (defined by 3 points) you have to create a datum.
Then you have to create a sketch on each datum, where you build further on the previous sketch.
I made generic models like these on my previous job.
RE: Create parametric tube models
Thus the tube is no longer required to be planar, the arcs might "fail" for certain CSYS positions but editing the arc and choosing an alternate solution should fix that.
RE: Create parametric tube models
This is working fine, Thanks for your help.
regards,
Sundeep
RE: Create parametric tube models