Automatic part length in assembly
Automatic part length in assembly
(OP)
Is it possible to set-up a part with solidworks like a shaft if I want its length to adjust automatically by mating both end on 2 surfaces in the assembly. If it is, how can I do this?






RE: Automatic part length in assembly
1.) define the a shaft using a revolved sketch, in the context of the assembly
2.) define the shaft as an extruded section, and define the extrusion feature in the context of the assemble. Use "Up to Surface" or "Up to Vertex" end conditions for your extrusion. You can use assembly vertexes and surfaces, or define datum planes in context to use as the end-limiting geometry.
3.) define your shaft by a sweep. Define your guide curve end points in-context in the assembly.
RE: Automatic part length in assembly
I have a box on my website that is incontexted. It's called "VBA controlled box" http://www.scottjbaugh.com/Design_Portfolio/SW%20Models%20DT.htm
Download it and you can see how the parts are incontexted in an assembly and then edit the DT and change the Height, Width, & Length. Then you will see how it all works together.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

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RE: Automatic part length in assembly
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RE: Automatic part length in assembly
just a thought
Regards,
Jon
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