Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
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This isn't so much a technical question, as it is a mathematical and functionality one. I am looking for a way to find the interior volume of pipes. Typically finding the volume for a straight cylinder is easy, but when it comes to reducing cylinders, I am not sure of the best way to find the interior volume. Usually I would use calculator to find volumes, but sometimes it isn't so easy when you are working with unique pieces. I guess I need to brush up on my geometry. Is there a way NX can find it for me, or how can it be done mathematically?
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.





RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
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RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
Cap the ends: the "bounded plane" command works well for this (assuming the ends of the pipe are planar).
Sew the sheet bodies together: use the "sew" command. As long as the edges of the sheet bodies match up within tolerance (which they should if you have a decent pipe model), the sew command will create a solid body. You can then use this "interior volume" solid body in the "measure body" command.
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RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
I found this which i think shows the delete face trick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97XGafpranM
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
John R. Baker, P.E.
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RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
I am using NX 10.
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Digital Factory
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
www.nxjournaling.com
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Digital Factory
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)
The way I created this was by using the 'Delete Face' function (make sure that the 'Heal' option is toggled ON), selecting ONLY the internal faces and then pressing the 'All But Selected' icon on the Selection Bar (you may have to turn this icon ON), which will reverse the selection of the faces so that when you hit the OK button, the result will be a solid body representing the internal volume of the original model.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Digital Factory
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Using NX to find the interior volume of a pipe (for Fluid volume)