'Slot depth less than or equal to ball radius' - best way to make a shallow slot...

[mechjames]

Hi Guys,
I would like to make a 'ball-end' slot type feature using the 'slot' command. The slot depth I require is much less than the 'ball-end' diameter. I would call this a 'shallow slot', i.e. I just want to touch my 'placement face' with the end of my ball-end slot. What would be the easiest way to do this? I could do this with a swept feature but was wondering if there is another way...

many thanks,
James

using NX6

 

[JohnRBaker]

Is the face planar?

John R. Baker, P.E.
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[JohnRBaker]

Just in case it IS 'planar', see the attached example as a possible solution.

To vary the 'depth' of your 'shallow slot' simply edit the offset distance parameter of the Datum Plane.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[mechjames]

Hi John,
perfect explanation!

many thanks,
James