Sweep Boss 1

[11991]

I have constructed a 3D wire frame that is the centerline of a Bent Wire that I want. How do I go about Sweeping a circular shape along this wire frame centerline?
The Sweep Boss/Base Icon is shaded, not lit.
I was able to do basically the same procedure on a wire frame that I constructed on one plane, but not when frame is in over one plane.

SW2006SP0

 

[bvanhiel]

You should check the help menu, as this is a pretty basic feature.

That said, here's a couple of hints:

To make a solid sweep you need a sweep path and a section. You have the sweep path. Make sure the path you have is a single entity (make it a composite cuve if it's not). Then create a plane at the endpoint of the path and sketch the section. Use a peircepoint constriant in the section to constrian your section to the path.

-b

 

[11991]

Thanks bvanhiel. I had my section as a part of the same sketch. As soon as I separated it form the path, the Sweep Boss/Base icon lit up and the Part was swept.
Thanks again.

 

[draftsman101]

Try using the weldment function. You can us solid or tubing profiles for the sweep. Also, it will give you a cut list for the pieces.

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[Stugots]

"draftsman101" I am not sure how this is beneficial. You are right that it gives you a cut list for the pieces, but it makes each separate line and arc a separate piece in the cut list which causes you to have to total the lengths to get an overall wire length. Can you explain the benefits to me/us a little better?

Stugots
Mechanical Designer
SW '06 SP5.1

 

[JMirisola]

Depending on which version of SW you're using, there's always the routing option...

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
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