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Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

(OP)
I have a highly complex design that twist, curves, etc.

Let's say its similar to this PC fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8... but on a much larger scale.

Obviously you would want the blade to twist because that would effect airflow.
You would also not want it to lose the radius of the blade or go flat.
You'd want it to fit in the shroud without hitting the motor.

The problem is plastic flexes, relaxes, twists, etc.

We want the shape to be as close as possible to the CAD file.

Any one out there have any suggestions on how to dimension it?


RE: Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

Dimension it to the final dimensions/tolerances.
The mold designer will design for shrinkage.

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RE: Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

You're the one that knows the fit&function of this part... and you know what the functional and critical features are (tolerances). If the part is big, it might be considered as non-rigid.

RE: Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

Unless I am missing the point put a surface tolerance on the "freeform" part.

RE: Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

As ajack implies, this may be a good example to consider for Model Based Definition - or at least hybrid MBD where there is a partial drawing and then reference is made to the model.

A surface profile to the 'blade' portion may well be appropriate.

As to allowing enough clearance you need to work this out, and take into account process capability as to what tolerance you can meaningfully apply and then make sure this still meets function.

Function first, but it still needs to be manufacturable at acceptable cost.

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RE: Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

(OP)
I think this youtube video is dead on to what I am looking for, talking about. (Obviously modified to match our functional needs).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpS5Sxcl4i0

RE: Dimension GD&T of a complex nylon / plastic parts.

(OP)
I think we'd need to ad a C datum though because it would not be a constant section view... and then stack that on top of what this shows. Basically we'd almost like to make a cavity for it to fit in...

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