Blend 1

[cubalibre000]

Hi,
which blend type or options must set to obtain the same radius in the opposite edge ?
I need to use blend feature.
No workaround.
No mirror surface, only blend command.

Thank you...

Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[JohnRBaker]

Why not just measure the radius of the blend face of interest and then create your blend(s) using that same value on the other edge?

Is the attached what you're looking for? If note, please provide more information about what it is that you're attempting to do.

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[cubalibre000]

Hi John,
I'm looking for a blend as the opposite side.
When I try to do a blend, the blend go over and I don't want.
NX has lot of solutions and options, so I'm lose myself.

Thank you...

Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[JohnRBaker]

But that FACE is NOT a 'Blend'. And since it's NOT a 'Blend' why are you upset that you can't use a Blending function to create it?

Here's you desired model. I know you said that you didn't want to create it this way, but if this is what you need, then why argue over the method used to get it?

John R. Baker, P.E.
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Siemens PLM Software Inc.
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[cubalibre000]

Hi John,
the real reason that I need a blend, because there is a competition between NX and other CAD.
No CAD are able without workaround to blend in the edge illustrated, but Catià yes.
I think there is a blend solution, but NX has lot of options end blend type that I don't know which to use and which options.


Thank you...

Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[JohnRBaker]

This is how (see attached model) I would approach creating a shape like this using traditional NX free-form functions.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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Siemens PLM Software Inc.
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http://www.plmworld.com/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[cubalibre000]

Thank you John for your approach.

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Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[mmauldin]

I was thinking about how the part was originally created and I suspect it is the product of a thickened sheet. Attached is a rough recreation. My part uses a bi-direction thicken, the original probably was a uni-directional thicken.

See attached.

 

[cowski]

Here's another option, this one uses a blend function (soft blend), but requires the creation of a few other supporting features (mostly datum planes). The file was created in NX6.

 

[JohnRBaker]

I'm also thinking that perhaps this represents a formed-part where a 'blend' was applied to a corner of the 'blank' before it was formed.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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Siemens PLM Software Inc.
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[cubalibre000]

Hi mmauldin,
it's true, my attached file came from a WORKAROUND, but I'm looking for a solution with blend in NX.

Thank you...

Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[cubalibre000]

Hi cowski,
I know that the solution with blend it's possible and your solution confirm that, but NX has lot options in every blend feature and I think that it's possible avoiding your workaround.

Thank you...

Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[John2025]

Cowski,
That's a great solution. I never really use Soft Blend. It's amazing how many functions there are that you just don't think about using.
Thanks

 

[uwam2ie]

can you tell me what blend function you used in V5?
It is maybe translation mess but the blend has nothing to do with a normal blend...

 

[cubalibre000]

Hi uwam2ie,
I will give you the response after the competitor give me the response.

Thank you...

Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[cubalibre000]

Hi uwam2ie,
I attach an image of the command used and the step.

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Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[cubalibre000]

Hi uwam2ie,
here the step.

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Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[uwam2ie]

can you give me the v5 example?

 

[cubalibre000]

Hi uwam2ie,
why do you need the v5 file ?
The command image are clear.

Do you use NX or Catia or both ?
What are you looking for ?

Thank you...

Using NX 7.0.1.7 MP3 and TC8.1

 

[Xwheelguy]

By the appearance of the menu, I'm guessing that's a chordal length blend from V5.

If Shape Studio hasn't added it by now in NX, then you probably won't find a feature-based way of doing it other than what's already been posted above. Soft Blend isn't that bad of an option, but I see the user's point - why add steps to a process when it can be done without them?

I seem to recall this being one of the Edge Blend gripes I had over the years (along with Conic Edge Blends, etc.). I grew weary from fighting those battles over the years and just thinking about it makes me feel tired now. Frustrating, indeed....but I told you so! (Wink)

Tim Flater
Senior Designer