Hello dear friends,
I would like to have your opinions on how to go about making this piece under SW (2014).
I would like to know at least how to get started...
I would like to give your advice
Thank you
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Hello
A few questions before giving you any advice. Nice piece but not the easiest to start ;-)
Do you know how to use SW?
How long have you been using Solidworks
Do you have experience in industrial design?
See you later ;-)
Kind regards
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Hello
I have a BTS CPI and I worked 1 year in a design office under SW in special machine design
So I have a good base but the part seems quite complex to me, especially since there will be hill changes quite often so I'd like to start on a good basis
Good evening
so if the basics on SW are there, then the question comes from your information where you say ""especially since there are going to be coast changes quite often"".
The people who ask you to make this part must tell you all the known cases of change of dimension and especially the reasons for these changes: as well as if possible the frequency of these changes.
We can see in a few seconds that there are:
- three centre distances probably supporting axes
- five holes of the same diameter (probably used to insert the part on the other part) but these 5 holes reveal grooves that can be used as a guide
- a hole on the right that is a bit isolated.
- There are six tapped holes on the periphery
- etc..
The rest of the lightening can be controlled by the centre distances and the external envelope
So the first question is whether the dimensions of the three big holes (bore) change or not. Then if the outer envelope changes and in what proportion in connection or not with the center distances. The idea is to see if you can define a minimum of rules that will guide you to determine if there are constants or not (for example the diameters of the axes and what goes around them.
In the absence of other information, it will be difficult to say more.
Kind regards
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I would start with an external outline then the 3 "big" axes, some ribs and material removals. Hard to explain the "method" in writing...
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Thank you for this beginning of reflection,
Indeed I don't know more for the moment either, it's to do a favor to a friend of mine and we haven't seen each other yet to talk about it more than that. It's true that I'll have to look for the constants, the ribs that won't move and base my work around these constants.
In terms of the functions to be used, I saw two solutions: extrusion, and material removal (so first the 3 axes, then material for the grooves of the holes, etc...)
Or second method: make a solid shape and use the shell function and then "reextrude" each outline,...
I hope I have been clear enough, it is true that it is not easy to describe a working method in writing.
Hello
What is important is to situate this room in relation to the other room.
Your part looks like a flange that would be located at the end of a casing containing mechanical functions. We know that it is unlikely that there are gears given the mega vents.
- What can you say about the set on which your flask is attached.
- can you show the hidden side of the image you posted or more precisely the plan because it looks like the 3D view of a MEP. The hidden side will tell us if there is any removal of material in hollow or if it is an almost smooth surface. If it's still smooth, you can use it as a reference surface, if it's not, then it's prudent to start from a plane.
- Post your MEP, it will be easier to discuss. But from my point of view, this part does not represent any particular difficulties, unlike a casting part, for example.
- In your room there seem to be housings to put bearings, bearings or fixed housings for one or more shafts: here too you need to know what is lodged in these blind bores.
Wait until you know everything with your friend before starting to make it. Unless it's to do some trraining in the meantime.
Kind regards
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