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Define Tapered Hole Sizes for Inserts

Define Tapered Hole Sizes for Inserts

Define Tapered Hole Sizes for Inserts

(OP)
Hi, my designs frequently require tapered holes for heat-set inserts like this one from McMaster Carr (link).

I am able create the hole from the Insert>Design_Feature>Hole, Type - General Hole , Form - Tapered, but I have to look up the Diameter, Taper, and Depth every time. Is it possible to have these defined in a drop-down similar to the thread sizes available in threaded hole? Like the drop-down would have M2 thru M8 available. The diameter, taper and depth would be defined according to the selection.

I have a feeling this is an advanced task and I don't expect a complete answer. If someone could just point me in the right direction. Currently, I'm researching about the .xml tables. Not sure how to get a drop-down from this so maybe I should be considering some vba app.

Thanks,
Scott

RE: Define Tapered Hole Sizes for Inserts

There is no standard that I'm aware of for 'tapered-holes', therefore it's not driven from a table (i.e. XML file), but rather simply by what the user enters. Now if you really want to do this, you could use the 'Reuse Library' and create a UDF (User Defined Feature) of a 'tapered-hole' which could be drive from a user defined table.

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RE: Define Tapered Hole Sizes for Inserts

(OP)
Thanks John,

Exactly what I was looking for. This isn't something I absolutely need. I'm trying to expand my understanding of NX's features so this will be a good exercise and useful if I'm successful.

Scott

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