Why wave geometry is created?
Why wave geometry is created?
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General Question:-
Apart from the fact that operation (hole,extrude, etc) can be done only on solid wave body and not on the actual solid component (the parent of the wave body); is there any other reason why wave geometry is being used?
Apart from the fact that operation (hole,extrude, etc) can be done only on solid wave body and not on the actual solid component (the parent of the wave body); is there any other reason why wave geometry is being used?





RE: Why wave geometry is created?
I think we need to establish some facts first...
If you make the component part your work and/or displayed part, you can perform any operation you want on the actual body. Wave links are most often used to help create similar parts (e.g. left hand/right hand parts) or parts to represent secondary operations (e.g. part as cast/part as machined). There are other uses as well, but I can't think of a situation where NX forces you to use wave linked solids rather than the original part.
In what situation are you forced to use the wave linked body?
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RE: Why wave geometry is created?
Later if you need to change shape (or if you need new similar mouse) you modify the source geometry and all components update accordingly. Sometimes some features of the components need to be updated manually but this workflow if way more flexible than modifications to all components independently and hoping that put together they would form smooth shape.
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RE: Why wave geometry is created?
Wave Link Geometry basically gives the ability to add features to the assembly that should not be in the component file. Manufacturing Engineers use Wave Link Geometry to help their work on finished components.
Also, some companies do not like 2D drawings in the same file as the model, so they put the Wave Linked Geometry in the 2D drawing file and draft from there. This is good for concurrent or parallel work, you have the designer working on the model at the same time the drafter can do rough drafting at the same time.
So, Wave Linked Geometry can be used for multiple purposes.
RE: Why wave geometry is created?
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