2D Profile from Solid
2D Profile from Solid
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I am trying to create a 2D profile for a turning program from a solid body. I can do a 2D cross section or a lathe cross section. The problem I am having is that on this particular solid, a normal cross section will not capture all of the turning geometry because of the complexity of the part.
Does anyone know of a way that I can revolve the solid body so that the outer most features of the part are captured into one solid body so I can section it or revolve it into a 2D profile?
In other words, what would the profile of the part look like if it were rotating about it's center axis?
I am using UG V18. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Does anyone know of a way that I can revolve the solid body so that the outer most features of the part are captured into one solid body so I can section it or revolve it into a 2D profile?
In other words, what would the profile of the part look like if it were rotating about it's center axis?
I am using UG V18. Any help would be greatly appreciated.





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RE: 2D Profile from Solid
"Does anyone know of a way that I can revolve the solid body so that the outer most features of the part are captured into one solid body so I can section it or revolve it into a 2D profile?"
If you have a Motion license you can do this using one of the Packaging options called Trace. While rotating the geometry you can capture a profile (of a point, edge, surface or solid) at specified intervals (say, every degree of rotation).
In your example I would unite the resultant traced solids and create a section through the final part. It's a little tedious but it works.
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