Internal Volume of An Assembly

[MN5520]

Does anyone know how I can automate the process of determining volume inside open chambers of an assembly containing multiple components?

i.e. I have a design for a 4 pass SS heat exchanger consisting of a primary tank, collector boxes, secondary tubes and a flue. Knowing the internal volume is very helpful in determining air changes, back pressure, etc.

Thanks for any Help,

Brian

 

[CADGemini]

The only thing I can think of at the moment is to create a part that represents the internal areas and then open that part and get a volume of that part using Mass properties.

Best Regards,
Jon

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Solidworks 2005 SP3.0

 

[MElam]

Try jksolid's suggestion and use the Cavity command on the new part.