Splitting a part...

[Runz]

I would like to split a part (Create a parting line), so that I can add opposite draft.

I have tried the "Split" command, but it removes half of the part, which I don't want.

 

[catiajim]

Can't you just apply a Draft, and use your plane/surface as the Parting Plane/Surface (or does CATIA call it the Neutral Surface?)

 

[KooKoo]

Try the Reflect Line. This will create the parting line. You can construct your parting surface from this curve.

 

[gcpdesign]

Another option, Maybe not your first choice.
Copy your part body you want to split. Past special twice with option, result with link. Now split the two seperate bodies individually. The two seperate bodies should still be linked to the original. You can still make changes to the original and have the changes run through to the split parts. You will just have to hide the original for drawing creation etc.

Gary.

 

[solid7]

Actually, between catiajim and KooKoo, you have the perfect solution to this problem.

The only thing that may negate the use of the reflect line, is if the part is normal to the plane on all sides. It doesn't know where to put the reflect lines, in that case, and you won't get anything. Then, it's just as easy to manually create a plane, and intersct it with the part body. The resulting intersection is your parting line/neutral element, and can be updated by shifting the plane. (hint - do not use the 'datum element' option to make "dumb" geometry, and you could use a sketch also - keep the yellow projection elements, and then if you update the part, the parting line updates with it)

To draft both sides simultaneously, you just need to use your parting line as the "neutral element", and when you click on the "more" button, you will see 2 options, both of which you need to select:

1) parting = neutral
2) draft both sides

Do this, and you should be good to go.

Hope this helps.


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