Hinge Mate problem

[carguy327]

Hello everyone.

I have a model with very curved profile shapes (in Y axis (plan view)) I have a series of half lap style hinges that won't allow an angle limit. Is it my curvy shapes? I have no flat surfaces(faces) to use as angle selections.

I've created 2 of the five parts needed but I'm having a hard time with the next parts as i need rotational limits within Solidworks to create the appropriate clearances at each end of the part's swing.

Any ideas how to correct the problem? Maybe a work around?

Thanks
Gerald

 

[tgrimley]

Create a reference plane in each part along the axis of rotation. Use those to set your angle limits.

 

[carguy327]

I tried that but the planes don't show in the assembly. I must have something set wrong if I should be able to use reference planes..

 

[tgrimley]

You can expand the parts in the tree to select the planes directly or adjust your visibility settings so that you can select them for mating.

 

[Jboggs]

Check your View menu and make sure Planes is turned on.

 

[SBaugh]

Not trying to Hijack the thread, but that image looks like the new Mechanical Conceptual!

Scott Baugh, CSWP
Berry Plastics
Cad Admin\Design Engineer
GEASWUG Greater Evansville Area SWUG Leader

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

"If it's not broke, Don't fix it!"

faq731-376

 

[carguy327]

I'm not sure what that means, Scott. Is that good? (sounds kinda good )

As for my problem,I turned on the planes (thanks) I think the planes have to be on th same arch so I'll probably have to get a common center line in there.

Thanks for the help

Gerald

Gerald Lauzé

http://www.featureworx.com

Surrey, BC

 

[SBaugh]

That was introduced at SW World 2013 and according to Design Engineering Magazine Dassualt System`s has released the Mechanical Concept. Its a pretty neat little application. Not sure of all the details on it yet, but your image looked a lot like it.

Cheers,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
Berry Plastics
Cad Admin\Design Engineer
GEASWUG Greater Evansville Area SWUG Leader

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

"If it's not broke, Don't fix it!"

faq731-376

 

[carguy327]

Thanks Scott,

I didn't know that existed. I will certainly look more into it.

Cheers
Gerald