Maximum Number of Mates in a SW Assembly file

[RawheadRex]

Hi,

I was wondering what everyone uses as a good general guideline for the maximum total number of mates to have in an assembly file. I read in one thread where someone's VAR recommends trying to stay under 300.

It seems obvious that less is better but I am interested in feedback on the subject.

Thanks,



Chris Gervais
Sr. Mechanical Designer
Lytron Corp.

 

[SBaugh]

Keep your Top level mates under 300.

With parts or sub-assemblies in an assembly. I figure about 2 at least if not 3 mates to fully define (not always) per part or sub.

If you use more Sub-assemblies instead of parts, that will bring your number of top level mates down to a lower number.

Regards,

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[RawheadRex]

Hi Scott,

Thanks for the input. Another question if I may:

Is the 300 number something recommended to us by SW or is it more of a defacto standard based on the current prevailing wisdom?

Regards,


Chris Gervais
Sr. Mechanical Designer
Lytron Corp.

 

[SBaugh]

This came from SW.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP to me

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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