circular pattern on a cylindrical surface

[bxbzq]

Hi there,
I have failed to pattern a hole on cylindrical surface. Any idea how to make it?

Thanks

 

[Toost]

What version of NX is this ?

Select the Pattern feature, select the hole, specify Circular as the "layout", select one of the cylindrical faces for centerline/vector definition,
and...

Regards,
Tomas

 

[bxbzq]

This is NX8.5. I've been using is for a while... weird.
Maybe the failure is related to how the first hole is made?

 

[bxbzq]

Another try.

 

[bxbzq]

It could work if I specify "along vector" then select a circular edge.

 

[Toost]

Is it possible to upload an example ?

Regards,
Tomas

 

[5H4D0W]

I think this will work but I can not guarantee it (I am using NX12.0):

[ul]
[li]Make a curve around the cylinder. For example you can use a plane and intersection curve.[/li]

[li]Make a sketch on that curve.[/li]

[li]Make several points where you want the holes using pattern curve (in the sketch).[/li]

[li]Select the sketch for the hole feature, or select each point individually.[/li]

[/ul]


I hope that helps.

 

[Toost]

Have a look at this example.
See if there is something different done.

/ Tomas