Component Scaling
Component Scaling
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I deal with plastic parts all the time, and a specific shrink needs to be applied to each part, shrinkage. Scale depends on the type of material, cooling, etc. Now, I realize there are more ways to skin a cat than one, usually I will statically transform-scale a part at a body line. The reason for this, instead of using scale body, is because the customer will supply a wireframe parting line that we must follow, and it is derived from the part itself (parting edges, split faces..). I do reposition the part as an assembly component using "move" to rotate, and reposition to where I want the part to be in the mold. Seems to me a scale option here would be nice as well. Any plans for this in the future? Or is there something im missing that I can do this now?





RE: Component Scaling
You may want to look into the Mold-Wizard option in NX
All that you mention is possible in NX
RE: Component Scaling
After positioning the Component to where you want it, simply Promote the solid body into the 'Assembly' and then perform the scaling operation, using whatever NX tools are applicable (as mentioned by jerry1423), on the promoted body.
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RE: Component Scaling
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