How to bend a tube in Solid Edge

[MarinaAlb]

I'm new to Solid Edge and am trying to study at my own. I'm sitting here with Solid Edge ST3, and I need to bend a tube 180 degrees. How is the best way to do it?

 

[kjoiner]

Hello,

Welcome to the group. To make a tube with a 180° bend, a swept protrusion would probably be the best method. Create a sketch to define the path of the tube in the top view, and then create a sketch to define the profile of the tube. When you place the profile, of the tube, you will want to make sure the circle or whatever profile you are using is at the end of the path.

Kyle

 

[toffeet]

Welcome to Solid Edge. I would recommend any newcomer to start with the tutorials. The tutorials do not cover everything but it will give you a very good basis and understanding of Solid Edge.

Regards,
Theodore

Solid Edge ST3 MP6 on WinXP x64
Insight Server on Win2008 R2 & SQL 2008 R2 x64
SharePoint 3.0 x64

 

[MarinaAlb]

Thanks for the answers.

Yes, I'm studying the tutorials, and I find them quit good. However this problem I couldn't solve.

I did what the tutorial said and what kjoiner advised me to without success. This is what i did:

From the command bar I chose the curve-tool and draw at path (a curve). Then I draw the profile, a circle and tried to place it at the end of the path.

I then at the command bar chose add and protrusion. However, the protrusion button is not active. I tried this in many different ways, but the protrusion button is alway inactive.

I did succeed in creating the bend by using the revolve command around an axis, but I would like to understand the protrusion command as well. Anyone who have an idea of what I'm doing wrong? Could it have something to do with placing the profile at the end of the path?

 

[toffeet]

Please see the attached screenshot. It is best to use "Plane Normal To Curve" to create a sketch on a curve. After that you should be able to use the "Sweep" command.

Solid Edge ST3 MP6 on WinXP x64
Insight Server on Win2008 R2 & SQL 2008 R2 x64
SharePoint 3.0 x64

 

[dcstaples]

It is possible you don't have the Sweep Command, depending on what level of Solid Edge you bought. Here is a sneaky way to do it no matter what Solid Edge you have. Just let the magic of rounding in Solid Edge do it for you. See here:

http://screencast.com/t/DYD4R70scbh

 

[toffeet]

Good evening Dan,

That is really sneaky. I still have much to learn about Synchronous. I am very much set in the traditional way and use Synchronous mostly for revision of exciting parts.

P.S. This is off-topic but I have been meaning to say this for quite a while now. It is not often that you see the director of product development post in a public forum. Solid Edge is a integral part of our business and I am very encourage by the current direction by you and your team. Please keep up the good work.

Regards,
Theodore Turner

Solid Edge ST3 MP6 on WinXP x64
Insight Server on Win2008 R2 & SQL 2008 R2 x64
SharePoint 3.0 x64

 

[MarinaAlb]

Again, thanks to all.

Yes, I've solved the problem without using the sweep command that probably is not available in my version of Solid Edge.

I've just started to work in a little company where nobody has ever used Solid Edge, and they expect me to learn how to use it. I'm so to say lifting myself after my own hair in doing this .

I'm also having problems with exploding the model I've created. Cannot find the right buttons described in the tutorials. I'm wondering if that also is because I'm having at restricted version of the programme?

 

[beachcomber]

Click the Help button, then the 'About Solid Edge' blue text in the top right of the help window.
That will tell you what version you are using.
I suspect its 'Design and Drafting' or something like that.

bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.

Where would we be without sat-nav?

 

[MarinaAlb]

Yes, you're right beachcomber. The version I've is, like you suggested, "Design and Drafting". What does that mean to me? What can I do, what can I not do? And the full version is named? I guess that explains the problems I've encountered with the sweep-command and the explode-command in Assembly?

 

[beachcomber]

Design and drafting has some commands unavailable - as you have found.
It's only really of any use for simple stuff that only requires straight protrusions/cuts and revolves, but can be used as a cheaper solution for providing all the drawing functionality you need.
Basically a much cheaper license for detailing.

bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.

Where would we be without sat-nav?

 

[JohnHaynesDesign]

I have been lurking on this forum for a little while now and have picked up some useful tips – thank you. This post has driven me to respond and provide some input because I too have been in similar situations and needed to learn Solid Edge.

I used to work for a company as a designer engineer and was really under pressure to learn fast when they first bought Solid Edge to use in the design office. I was fired in right at the deep end as I had no prior CAD experience and came straight off the shop floor.

I am now pursuing my career as a freelance Designer and actually have my own Solid Edge ST3 licence. This means that I am now totally dependent on learning Solid Edge on my own. I recently discovered Solid Mastermind (

http://www.solidmastermind.com)

as an on line training resource. Signing up to this service has proven to be one of the best decisions I have ever made regarding anything to do with Solid Edge. It’s been a brilliant help in resolving any Solid Edge issues I run into.

The training video courses are just great and I think suit every level from beginner to advanced. Way more cost effective than having to pay for classroom training too.

I’m currently using them to get to grips with Synchronous modelling by using the Synchronous Migration course.



John Haynes Design.