Variable dimension Parts
Variable dimension Parts
(OP)
I have a part (shaft) that can be of any length and is defined by a single drawing with an "L" for length. Since we have moved NX8.5 from 2D, we need discreet models of each length but I don't want to copy and modify so I thought of using a Family Table. The problem is that the new lengths are completely random and we have a PDM system that would require revising the part family master every time a new length is needed.
Does anyone know of a clean solution in NX for this? I was thinking about inner part expressions where I linked everything but the length back to the parent model used for the drawing. I also thought about using waved bodies or extracted features but I don't know the drawbacks of these.
I'm new to NX and work with highly configured products where finding like designs is critical, any thoughts?
Does anyone know of a clean solution in NX for this? I was thinking about inner part expressions where I linked everything but the length back to the parent model used for the drawing. I also thought about using waved bodies or extracted features but I don't know the drawbacks of these.
I'm new to NX and work with highly configured products where finding like designs is critical, any thoughts?





RE: Variable dimension Parts
You can find this function at...
Tools -> Define Deformable Part...
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Variable dimension Parts
I guess I want to mimic a family table without making a family table. If this is even possible.
RE: Variable dimension Parts
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.