Is it possible to make from/add features to an existing model?

[4mranch1]

We are running SW2007 on a PC and are modeling gears. The initial model would be the blank (Gear w/o teeth.) and has its own drawing. Then we take that blank and add teeth and it becomes another part number with its own drawing.

I NX5 there is a function called promoting or wave linking giving the blank model the ability to have features added at the gear level model.

This capability would insure that only one model has to be changed if a revision is required. Thanks in advance for some insight on this matter.

Gary Ashby
Designer
UG/NX V8 Thru NX5
SolidWorks 2007
AutoCAD 2002 & 2008

 

[TheTick]

Try "Insert --> Part".

 

[JMirisola]

On something like a gear, you could simply insert the blank into an assembly template then cut the teeth using Insert->Assembly Feature->Cut.
Or you could do the cut level as a configuration of the blank level.
Or you could do it like TheTick suggested and insert the blank part into a new part document.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Certified DriveWorks AE

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

Dell M90, Core2 Duo
4GB RAM
Nvidia 3500M

 

[smcadman]

It sounds like configurations would be the way to go. Model it with the teeth in one configuration, suppress the teeth in another configuration, etc.



Flores

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

I'd go with TheTick ... "Insert > Part"

 

[4mranch1]

Thanks all, the Insert > Part procedure is exactly what we needed.

Gary Ashby
Designer
UG/NX V8 Thru NX5
SolidWorks 2007
AutoCAD 2002 & 2008

 

[draftsman2008]

Here is another route, which is what we use where I work: create your gear w/o teeth
create a drawing for that part
create a part template of that part
When creating a new gear use the part template for the base of the gear and add the teeth to that part.

We do this with inserts that we machine. We have a blank insert of different sizes saved as templates and use them when we need apart using what ever size insert.

Hope this helps.

B. Long
Dell Optiplex 745
2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005
Springfield, Mo User Group