When will NX be able to use convergent models with drafting and manufacturing?
When will NX be able to use convergent models with drafting and manufacturing?
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In the Siemens article... Link ...it says:
"Unite the two convergent bodies first, then unite with the B-rep solid body patch we just created in the previous steps. You are left with a new, complete solid body that can be used for other applications, whether it be machining or 3D printing to create a brand new part that can be installed out in the field."
I am still unable to use convergent bodies for manufacturing geometry. Does anyone know when this will go live?
"Unite the two convergent bodies first, then unite with the B-rep solid body patch we just created in the previous steps. You are left with a new, complete solid body that can be used for other applications, whether it be machining or 3D printing to create a brand new part that can be installed out in the field."
I am still unable to use convergent bodies for manufacturing geometry. Does anyone know when this will go live?
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RE: When will NX be able to use convergent models with drafting and manufacturing?
I didn't read anything in that article that stated NX could do anything other than perform convergent modeling - only that the model could be using for other applications like machining or 3D printing. It didn't quite state that NX CAM would support a convergent model, in other words.
Tricky, huh?
If you have access to GTAC, look over the NX11 What's New Guide. I didn't see any topics about convergent models in the CAM section. However, in the CAD section under Convergent Modeling there are 2 sentences that probably lead to more questions, if not at least 1 important one relating to "other applications":
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RE: When will NX be able to use convergent models with drafting and manufacturing?
Is anyone aware of preview projects regarding manufacturing convergent models?
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RE: When will NX be able to use convergent models with drafting and manufacturing?
I got the response from Paul Bevan that "the next NX version *" will handle convergent models in drawing views. ( * The next version should be NX12, due this autumn.) Note that he responded this spring and features can be skipped until final release.
Note, the quote "You are left with a new, complete solid body that can be used for other applications" is wrong.
The result is that when one unites a solid to a convergent model, NX (Parasolid) will first convert the solid to a convergent body, then unite these. The result is , and will probably always be a convergent body, a facet body.
Another option is that NX can convert between different facet formats. I think (?) that if one imports say a stl file, that can be machined in NX . A convergent model should be able to converted to this older facet format.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: When will NX be able to use convergent models with drafting and manufacturing?
It would be nice if development could comment on this.
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