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countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

(OP)
Hi, I'm new to this forum.  We are currently transitioning from MDT6 to Wildfire and I'm having difficulty making counterbored/countersunk thru holes (w/o threads).  I can't seem to find it as an option anywhere.  I'm sure it exists and that I'm just missing something.  Please help

RE: countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

You can use either "Hole" or "Cut"(extrude or revolve) options.

im4cad
Pro Design Services, Inc.
http://www.cadproe.com/pds/home.asp

RE: countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

(OP)
Thanks, but that's not quite what I was asking, let me clarify what I'm seeing on my system.  I'm not having a problem making a hole, I'm having a problem specifying a c'sink, c'bore for the hole.  The dashboard is only giving me the option of c'sink or c'bore for a tapped hole.  When I select clearance hole from the dashboard, the c'sink, c'bore options disappear from the dashboard.

RE: countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

I barely use even the "Hole" comand. "Cut" it's nice and easy, and gives a lot of flexibility (extrude, revolve, sweep, helical, etc.). Also easy to pattern.

im4cad
Pro Design Services, Inc.
http://www.cadproe.com/pds/home.asp

RE: countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

(OP)
I don't mean to sound ungrateful for your help, and I know every user has their own preferences on how they get things done, but this sounds like a work-around to me.  I imagine that using this method you would be forced to use non-parametric hole notes.  Surely, there has to be a way to create countersunk and counterbored clearance holes in Wildfire using the hole command.  I cannot believe that PTC wouldn't include an option to create such common features.  

RE: countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

Kcourt,

You must belive it. PTC just forgot to include these basic features. Incredible, but it's true. I'm working with 2001 and these basic features of a hole are missing too. I thought they solved the problem in Wildfire, but as I can see...no.

Go with the classical methods.

-Hora.

RE: countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

I use 2001 and this exists for me. Select Create>>Solid>>Hole and then select Standard Hole (options are for straight hole, sketched hole, standard hole). You then have the option for a tapped hole or a clearance hole (using radio buttons) and then there are check boxes for Add Thread Surface, Add Counterbore, Add Countersink. I haven't used Wildfire so can't speak for that, but seems to work in 2001 (if I understand the problem correctly that is).

Matt

RE: countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

Kcourt,

I remember seeing a Tips article in Pro-user or Desktop Engineering Magazine on Hole creation in Wildfire. You may want to check that out I'll try to get you the issue information or send you a copy of the article.

Michael

RE: countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

You could always use the 'Sketch hole' option for c/bore or c/sink. It works for me, in Wildfire.
Andrea

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