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  1. Tarator

    What is the minimum version of CATIA (v5 or v5-6) that runs in Windows 11?

    Hi all, I would like to know what the minimum version of CATIA (v5 or v5-6) that runs in Windows 11 is? Thank you.
  2. Tarator

    Inner Boundary (IB) of an External Spherical Feature of Size

    Hi all, What is the IB of the following feature of size, to which Rule #1 applies? Is it 8 or 4 (= LMC - Max Form Variation)? Thank you.
  3. Tarator

    Is it possible to change the background color of a drawing in CATIA V5R21?

    Hi all, Is it possible to change the background color of a drawing in CATIA V5R21? Thank you.
  4. Tarator

    Can a Position callout be applied to a circular feature of size (2D element)?

    Hi all, I do have the following two questions to confirm their answers with mine: 1) Can a Position callout be applied to a circular feature of size (2D element)? (My answer is yes) 2) What is the shape of the tolerance zone, a cylinder or a circle? (My answer is a cylinder) Thank you.
  5. Tarator

    Can a feature of size without any geometric tolerance have an IB or OB?

    Hi all, I am wondering, from simply a definition point of view, whether a feature of size without any geometric tolerance applied to it can have an IB (inner boundary) or OB (outer boundary), based on ASME Y14.5-2009? Thank you.
  6. Tarator

    How much is the Bonus Tolerance?

    Hi All, Based on the measured values of the following external cylindrical feature of size on a rigid part, what would be the bonus tolerance for straightness? Measured LMC = ø 8.006 Measured MMC = ø 11.527 Measured Actual Mating Size = ø 11.979 Measured straightness = ø 2.724 My answer is...
  7. Tarator

    Does anyone understand "spines" of a regular FoS per ASME Y14.5.1M-1994 (R2012)?

    Hi all, I am trying to understand "spines" as defined in ASME Y14.5.1M-1994 (R2012). My question is simple: How do you construct your 2 spines (1 for MMC, and 1 for LMC)? Without the spines, you can't measure your actual local sizes and find the actual MMC and LMC size, in addition to the...
  8. Tarator

    Dimenion arrow head with origin symbol in SolidWorks 2019

    Hi all, As a new SW user (2019 version), I am trying to have a dimension (linear and angular) with one regular arrowhead and one origin head in my drawing. Is there a way to do it? Thank you in advance.
  9. Tarator

    The Number of Previously Opened Files under "File" in CATIA

    Hi all, Does anyone know how to increase the number of previously opened files under "File" in CATIA? We are using V5R22, not sure if that would matter. Thanks!
  10. Tarator

    Stress-Strain Curve Comparison Between ABS and Chrome Plated ABS

    Hi All, I am looking for examples of stress-strain curves of ABS and Chrome plated ABS... Does anyone have experience how to model Chrome plated ABS and/or PC+ABS?
  11. Tarator

    Part Configuration in CATIA

    Hi all, I have a compression coil spring in an assembly. In the spring .CATPart file I have 3 solid bodies: 1) coil in free length 2) coil as assembled 3) coil fully compressed. In my assembly drawing, I want to have different views where I can show the coil spring in different states. How...
  12. Tarator

    How do dimension a compression coil spring?

    Hi all, I am trying to dimension a compression coil spring... I guess my first question is: do we need to GD&T it? If we do, then what would be the right way... My application is the spring is in a cylinderical pocket (around the OD) and there is a pin goes through the ID.. Free length is...
  13. Tarator

    Tapered Features as Datum Plane

    Hi all, How can I call out the tapered features in the attached file as my datum (center plane), similar to axis of a cone, using Y14.5M-1994? Thanks.
  14. Tarator

    Profile of a Line and Position (Boundary) Together Legal?

    Hi all, I never saw this before but it got me thinking... is it legal to use a Profile of a Line (All Around) with Position (Boundary)? Please see the attached file. Thanks, Tarator.
  15. Tarator

    How to create fake dimensions in NX 8.0

    Hi all, How can I create a fake dimension (overwrite the actual value) in NX 8.0? Thanks!
  16. Tarator

    How to control the Size and Position of 2 Very Odd Openings

    Hi all, I am trying to find a way to control the size and position of 2 very odd openings of a molded plastic part. The opening looks like a perfect circle on one end, and a slot/ellipse on the other due to the draft and odd angles. This part mates with another plastic part which has 2...

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