I may be, and probably am, missing a capability in IV6... At what point do
you create an IDW of the IPT (for fabrication), or is it possible to show
all the dimensions at the IAM level?
I create a seperate numbered detail dwg for fab, then use it in a new
numbered assy dwg.
Using your numbers ie;
SM part 0247-01.ipt
SM dwg 0247-01.idw
then to add PEM's, press pins etc;
SM Assy 0248-01.iam (uses 0247-01and other parts)
SM Assy dwg 0248-01.idw (BOM and baloon callouts, directions etc.)
The above scenario allows me to stock (if I desire for spares) seperate bare
sheetmetal (sans PEM's, pins etc.) and also finished parts (incl. PEM's,
pins etc.
I use PartsNow which is wonderful for getting most all of the ancillary
parts that we typically use.
Then of course my next issue is to take these nice parts descriptive names
and assigning them part numbers for purchased part specs. and inventory.
I'm thinking of the logistics of assigning 'part numbers' for identification
and inventory.
Beginning to think I'm doing what I see so many others do....use today's
technology to automate the old manual methods...hmmmm maybe time for an
afternoon of pondering..
Paul
"Kent Keller"
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> Not sure I follow what you are saying below
>
> I make a SM part ... called 0247-01.ipt
> then make a Assembly with 0247-01.ipt and all the PEM parts and call it
0247-01.iam
> Make a IDW of 0247-01.iam showing all the PEMS in every view. (Except Flat
if I show one)
> Bom and balloon all the parts. Add direction callouts if needed.
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> Top assembly only references the iam files such as 0247-01.iam.
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> Kent
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> "Paul Younker" wrote in message
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> > So what you do is create a IDW for the sheetmetal part to fab it with,
then
> > an IAM based on the fab detail, install and show/callout PEM's with an
on
> > sheet Parts List?
> > Then the IAM is used and shows on the next assembly...
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