Maximum Number of Mates in a SW Assembly file
Maximum Number of Mates in a SW Assembly file
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Hi,
I was wondering what everyone uses as a good general guideline for the maximum total number of mates to have in an assembly file. I read in one thread where someone's VAR recommends trying to stay under 300.
It seems obvious that less is better but I am interested in feedback on the subject.
Thanks,
I was wondering what everyone uses as a good general guideline for the maximum total number of mates to have in an assembly file. I read in one thread where someone's VAR recommends trying to stay under 300.
It seems obvious that less is better but I am interested in feedback on the subject.
Thanks,
Chris Gervais
Sr. Mechanical Designer
Lytron Corp.






RE: Maximum Number of Mates in a SW Assembly file
With parts or sub-assemblies in an assembly. I figure about 2 at least if not 3 mates to fully define (not always) per part or sub.
If you use more Sub-assemblies instead of parts, that will bring your number of top level mates down to a lower number.
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RE: Maximum Number of Mates in a SW Assembly file
Thanks for the input. Another question if I may:
Is the 300 number something recommended to us by SW or is it more of a defacto standard based on the current prevailing wisdom?
Regards,
Chris Gervais
Sr. Mechanical Designer
Lytron Corp.
RE: Maximum Number of Mates in a SW Assembly file
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
to me
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
If your in the SW Forum Check out the FAQs Forum559
To make the Best of Eng-Tips Forums FAQ731-376