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Hinge Mate problem

Hinge Mate problem

Hinge Mate problem

(OP)
Hello everyone.

I have a model with very curved profile shapes (in Y axis (plan view)) I have a series of half lap style hinges that won't allow an angle limit. Is it my curvy shapes? I have no flat surfaces(faces) to use as angle selections.

I've created 2 of the five parts needed but I'm having a hard time with the next parts as i need rotational limits within Solidworks to create the appropriate clearances at each end of the part's swing.

Any ideas how to correct the problem? Maybe a work around?

Thanks
Gerald



RE: Hinge Mate problem

Create a reference plane in each part along the axis of rotation. Use those to set your angle limits.

RE: Hinge Mate problem

(OP)
I tried that but the planes don't show in the assembly. I must have something set wrong if I should be able to use reference planes..

RE: Hinge Mate problem

You can expand the parts in the tree to select the planes directly or adjust your visibility settings so that you can select them for mating.

RE: Hinge Mate problem

Check your View menu and make sure Planes is turned on.

RE: Hinge Mate problem

Not trying to Hijack the thread, but that image looks like the new Mechanical Conceptual!

Scott Baugh, CSWP pc2
Berry Plastics
Cad Admin\Design Engineer
GEASWUG Greater Evansville Area SWUG Leader
www.scottjbaugh.com

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RE: Hinge Mate problem

(OP)
I'm not sure what that means, Scott. Is that good? (sounds kinda good )

As for my problem,I turned on the planes (thanks) I think the planes have to be on th same arch so I'll probably have to get a common center line in there.

Thanks for the help

Gerald

Gerald Lauzé
www.featureworx.com
Surrey, BC

RE: Hinge Mate problem

That was introduced at SW World 2013 and according to Design Engineering Magazine Dassualt System`s has released the Mechanical Concept. Its a pretty neat little application. Not sure of all the details on it yet, but your image looked a lot like it.

Cheers,

Scott Baugh, CSWP pc2
Berry Plastics
Cad Admin\Design Engineer
GEASWUG Greater Evansville Area SWUG Leader
www.scottjbaugh.com

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RE: Hinge Mate problem

(OP)
Thanks Scott,

I didn't know that existed. I will certainly look more into it.

Cheers
Gerald

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