HYDRAULIC FITTINGS 1

[BodyBagger]

Does anyone have a good link to where I can download hydraulic fittings (JIC, SAE, ORS, etc)? I have tried 3DCC but in the user library there are actually only a few. We buy tons of Aeroquip and Eaton parts but they do not have models available for download. I would even consider paying for a good size file if it was available (and contained most of whats available). I am spending way too much time hunting these things down in the SAE catalog and then modeling them. It is pushing my deadlines too far out.

Thanks for any suggestions,
BB

 

[MikeHalloran]

I don't know if they've gotten to hydraulic fittings yet, but McMaster-Carr has CAD models for >a lot< of their stock.

Solid models are the new way to get your part numbers on the bill of materials early.

Vendors who don't act on that are doomed.





Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[MadMango]

Have you given HydraForce a look? I think they have a lot of their components available for download as STP files, which I think you can rename to STEP. It's been awhile since I used them.

http://www.hydraforce.com/

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[CADalone]

You could look at the Parker Fittings Homepage here:

http://www.parker.com/portal/site/P...extfmt=default&Keyword=FITTINGS&Wtky=FITTINGS

Not all of the fittings have a CAD model to download and I don't know if they have the standards you use.

SW2009 SP4.1

 

[MarkTEng]

I second the Parker recommendation. I get all my fitting models from the web site. Just do a search on the fitting type, C5FOX, and you will be directed to a page that you can select your size from there you will then be able to download the model if it is available.
If it is not available, use the contact link on the page and ask for it, Parker will respond with a file.

 

[BodyBagger]

So far the Parker site is working very well, thank you very much for the tip!

BB

 

[Theophilus]

I'd recommend the Parker site as well. From my experience, the STEP format is the most commonly-available--and generally imports well (few surface import problems)--so if you want consistency in file import format, stick with STEP.

And I agree with Mike, above. Who would be stupid enough not to provide at least basic CAD data formats on their site? Which is simpler for a designer/engineer to specify and sort out in the context of an assembly? A catalog number or a full-fledged 3D model? If they're making it, they've got CAD data, even if only in 2D PDF format. Stupid not to publish it.

Also, I seem to remember Swagelok having some 3D CAD models available--though I'm not sure if they've got anything that is specifically for use with hydraulic systems.



Jeff Mowry

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[EdDanzer]

If you design different size products with many fitting sizes you might like the library we have developed. All models are built from the same base ad done as a file save as, reference mate geometry was created before the solid model so if mated with reference geometry the part interchange without effecting mates.

This means that if you design a product with #4 pipe fitting and need to change to o-ring and JIC all you have to do is replace the fittings without mate repair. If you design it with a straight fitting and the shop finds a 45 works better all you have to do is replace the part and adjust the rotational mate.
You can contact me through the Danzco, Inc web site.

Ed Danzer

http://www.danzcoinc.com

http://www.dehyds.com