Modeling epoxy

[Keveo]

Im modeling up an assembly where a capacitor is epoxied in a housing using 2007. Is there a simple way to create the "epoxy" in the void between the housing and the capacitor as a model. I would like to show this for visual appeal. Thanks for your feedback.

 

[Theophilus]

So the epoxy is a potting compound? (I'm surprised it needs to be modeled, but the model will tell you the true volume if you need it.)

With this sort of thing, I use the Cavity feature within the context of the assembly. Check it out in Help if you're not familiar with it. Should work great.



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[MadMango]

Yup, I agree. use a Cavity feature.

"Art without engineering is dreaming; Engineering without art is calculating."

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[Keveo]

Yup it is the potting compound. So I created the cavity "in context" utilizing the two parts in the assembly. The cavity was created, however in don't see anything....what am i not doing right? Thanks

 

[MadMango]

1. Create a base part that is your epoxy.
2. Insert that into the assy.
3. Create the cavity feature by selecting parts that will be embedded.


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[Keveo]

Worked great...thanks guys

 

[ctopher]

My material database has a few materials for epoxies, if you need them.

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 2.0
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)

 

[MadMango]

And it is a fine database too.

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[ctopher]

Thanks.

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 2.0
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)

 

[Keveo]

you wouldn't have a suggestion for an epoxy with excellent thermal conductivity would you.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

A Google for thermally conductive epoxy yields oodles of hits.