Measure parts edge

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Measure parts edge

stormloader (Aerospace)

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24 Dec 14 11:24

Hello everyone,

Is there a "quick" way of measuring complete edge of a complex part? (or any workaround)
I have unfolded sheet metal part and need to know outer edge length so i can determine how much time we need for machining...

Thanks.

JeniaL (Mechanical) · Answer 1 · 2014-12-24 17:26:38

you can make a boundary in GSD and measure it.

ferdo (Mechanical) · Answer 2 · 2014-12-24 23:11:13

The complete answer can be:

Switch to GSD, and on unfolded body, extract a surface using Tangent Continuity (to have only one surface), then use Measure Item (with perimeter set on).

I believe this can be also automated....

Regards
Fernando

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stormloader (Aerospace) · Answer 3 · 2014-12-25 09:37:15

I did the Tangent Continuity extraction but it still doesnt measure my full edge, just till the next radius,
can you explain what u meant by "then use Measure Item(with perimeter set on)." ?

ferdo (Mechanical) · Answer 4 · 2014-12-25 09:44:29

Did you extract the surface on unfolded body ? Should be only one surface, even if you see the "patches" (depending on your visualization settings). On Measure Item pop-up window there is a Customize button and there tick on Surface - Perimeter.

Regards
Fernando

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stormloader (Aerospace) · Answer 5 · 2014-12-25 14:19:05

Fernando,

thanks for the help,
i did what you wrote only problem is it counts in all pilot holes i have on the surface but still, i can work with this.

Thank you...

JeniaL (Mechanical) · Answer 6 · 2014-12-25 18:27:24

pilot holes is not a problem..when you use boundary choose complete or point continuity. you get the message from catia do you want to keep all elements or near/far..choose near/far.another dialog box appears.choose as reference outside boundary.done and now you can mesure item (boundary)

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