NX part families (Nested part family)

[kkssandeep]

Hi I am working in a software MNC...in which we are working for oil and gas customer...We need to create part families for some pump parts like diffusers, impellers etc..In pro/e we can create a family table in a instance also..but in NX 8.5 we are unable to create a family table inside a family table member of another part...Can any one please help if it is possible to create family table in child part of the table...? Thanks in advance.

 

[MickyV007]

Yes this is possible, first create part A with family table, than you have A-1, A-2, A-3,... Then create an assembly B with component A-1 for example (and other parts probably). When creating a part family in assy B choose Components in the pull down menu on top of the Part Families screen, add this to the excell sheet. Now you can create B-1 with A-1, B-2 with A-2. You can add other components (for ex. C)to the table and make combinations for the different states of the assy. B-1 = A-1 & C-3, B-2 = A-2 & C-1, etc....

Best regards,

Michaël.

NX7.5.4.4 + TC Unified 8.3
Win 7 64 bit

 

[kkssandeep]

Hi Michael,

Thanks for the reply..But my doubt is exactly like below.

Suppose I created a part A with diameter 3 inch and hight 7 inch..I am creating children part under this master part named as A-1, A-2....

Now again I want to create the children parts B-1,B-2... under the A-1 part created in the part family...Similarly I want create C-1 and C-2 under A-2 So I want Hierarchy as

A
1.A-1 2. A-2
1. B-1 1. C-1
2. B-2 2. C-2

Can you please clarify whether it is possible to create a nested part family or not...?

 

[looslib]

Are you creating assembly family tables or single part, multiple option family tables?

For parts, both Pro/E and NX, like simple changes within a family table. Hardware items are best defined with Family tables as you change 1 values (diameter) and it drives the head size and then you have your length options. I like to limit my tables to 1 or 2 direct variables with model changes driven from them. When you get into FTs with 5 or more variables that are driven, I have to think those parts may be better off in a separate file or even stand alone parts, maybe copied from a master. Since you only need to create the instances once, why make complex FT's that may cause regeneration failures.



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[kkssandeep]

Hi,

I am creating family tables for single parts, I need another family table under children part also..Can you please explain me how to create nested family table (if it is possible) ?

Thanks in advance..