Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
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I know I have done this with success in the past, but I can not get it to work now. I guess I have got a case of the “DA’s” today or something. Can some one please point me in the correct direction to accomplish what I need?
I have a cylindrical part that I need to place a tapped hole in for a set screw. I can not for the life of me get HW to allow me to place it on the axis of this particular part. I just want to be sure that the hole is located on the correct angle relationship.
I have created a plane at the correct location and have an axis located as well to make sure I am indeed on the center line of the part. But HW will not allow me to mate the point to anything; it will not even let me add a dimension to locate the hole at the correct distance from the edge.

Thanks,
Dale Rhinehart
I have a cylindrical part that I need to place a tapped hole in for a set screw. I can not for the life of me get HW to allow me to place it on the axis of this particular part. I just want to be sure that the hole is located on the correct angle relationship.
I have created a plane at the correct location and have an axis located as well to make sure I am indeed on the center line of the part. But HW will not allow me to mate the point to anything; it will not even let me add a dimension to locate the hole at the correct distance from the edge.

Thanks,
Dale Rhinehart






RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
Do you get a 3D sketch for a positioning sketch? Try having the tangent plane selected before activating the hole wizard. Also, I used the "up to surface" option and selected the ID of the cylinder.
Hope this helps
-Tick
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
Could not see the forest for the woods....
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
Thank you!!
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
2D Sketch Method
1) Click on the surface of the cylinder close to where you need the hole.
2) Select the Hole Wizard icon.
3) Select options within HW & click on next.
4) Deselect the Point icon (or place other points, then deselect).
5) Constrain the points. NOTE: The hole axis will automatically be perpendicular to the cylinder surface, so only axial & radial constraints are needed.
6) Click Finish
3D Sketch Method
1) Select the Hole Wizard icon.
2) Select options within HW & click on next.
3) The Point icon will already be selected, & points can be placed where needed.
4) Deselect the Point icon
5) & 6) as above.
The only difference between the 2D & 3D is that the 2D can be constrained to a line.
Also note that HW holes can be drag-n-dropped onto the same part & other parts, but will still need to be constrained.
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
B.E.
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
Tom
RE: Hole Wizard tapped hole on a curved surface
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Paul