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  1. rdpostak

    Standard Bend Radii For Steels

    I have always used as a rule of thumb for bending 2 x material thickness. Is that the norm?
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    What is the easiest way to convert a 3D model over to CNC tool paths?

    I have been requested to create the tool paths from a simple flat 3D model and I am wondering how to do this since I have never done this before in CATIA? Richard D. Postak Plastics Project Engineer Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company - TMMK
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    Detailing Questions for Catia

    Hello again to everyone! This thread will most likely end up being several different questions regarding detailing in Catia. First question. How do I make my dimensions and text with labels to where the end of the leader is at the left center of the text and not at the bottom, which is what I...
  4. rdpostak

    Converting 2D Text over to 3D Geometry for Sketch

    Hello, I need help with this subject. I remember doing this about 6-7 years ago and now I am in need of doing again. Can anybody please help me out with the process of doing this? As always, any help is greatly appreciated. Richard D. Postak Plastics Project Engineer Toyota Motor...
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    Catia to Excel

    How do folks! Here is my question to you. I know that you can import an Excel file into Catia, but is there a way to export Catia back into Excel? Richard D. Postak Plastics Project Engineer Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company - TMMK
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    Making 2D views render the same as the 3D model (Shaded with edges on)

    Does anyone know how or if it is possible to create 2D views and sections that render the same as a shaded 3D model? Richard D. Postak Plastics Project Engineer Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company - TMMK
  7. rdpostak

    Resizing Drawing View Frame

    I cannot remember what the settings are for resizing the drawing view frame without having to use the Visual Clipping feature, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Richard D. Postak Plastics Project Engineer Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company - TMMK
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    Inherit 3D colors

    Does anyone know where to go in Tools>Options to turn on the Inherit 3D colors from the "view" tab under Drafting? Richard D. Postak Plastics Project Engineer Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company - TMMK
  9. rdpostak

    Excel to Catia drawing

    Does anybody know if it is possible to import an excel file into a CATdrawing and have each tab from the excel file come in as individual views or sheets as well as being unlinked to the excel so that I am able to define multiple views and sections from a CATproduct? Richard D. Postak Aerospace...
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    GD&T for a groove machined in a flat surface

    Which GD&T would be best for control. Profile of surface or True Position with Boundary? Richard D. Postak Aerospace Mechanical Designer Schafer Corporation
  11. rdpostak

    Datum/Ordinate Dimensioning in the same view on a drawing

    Is it okay per Y14.5 to have both dimensioning schemes in the same view? Richard D. Postak Aerospace Mechanical Designer Schafer Corporation
  12. rdpostak

    Y14.5 Dimensioning Question

    Is it okay to have datum and ordinate dimensioning done on the same drawing per Y14.5?

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