Flexible Bellows and Hose Design in NX

[DipakPatil333]

Hello

Can anybody explain how to design flexible bellows and Hose in NX?

I have tried multiple times to use “Deformable parts” for flexible hoses and Bellows.
With no results unfortunately. I have to take into account that a flexible hose or bellows needs to be able to freely move in 3 planes (3D) and 180 degree turns must be possible too.

Can Anybody help?

I am using NX8.5 and TC9

regards
Dipak

 

[KhimaniMohiki]

Do you mean so they flex when you move them in assembly context?

Khimani Mohiki
Design Engineer - Aston Martin
NX8.5

 

[JohnRBaker]

Attached is one example of how to model a 'flexible hose' (there are other approaches that I've seen done). To make this a 'deformable' Component just include all the features except the centerline (path) spline and in your Assembly provide a new centerline (path) spline.

So as to see what this model looks like...

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[DipakPatil333]

Hello John

I tried what you said above but not able to deform or may be I do not understand what you want to say.
Can you please explain in brief? How to deform this in assembly. (may be some important steps)

Regards
Dipak

 

[JohnRBaker]

I've got to come-up with something a little bit more suitable. I'll get back to you on this one.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

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