frame generator

[James__S]

Can this part be made using frame generator..I know how to make the sketch and insert frames but how would i when using Extrusion-3 get the cut on the Curved surface (Extrusion-2)

The other option would be to create in Sheet Metal.Again would Extrusion-3 work in sheet metal?

Could the individual parts be created by Sheet Metal and Solid Modelling and then assembled?

Thanks

James

[JDMather]

I am sure it could, but not sure why you would?

Only two parts (and maybe the planar bar - I didn't check the dimensions) are relevant to the Frame Generator.

The other two profiles could be added to the Frame Generator, but unless you do this a lot......

If using the Frame Generator the curved ends would be trimmed with Copy Object.

You could create as individual parts and then assemble, but -

I would probably model as multi-body solids and then push out the individual parts and assembly.

[JDMather]

Maybe something like this.

[James__S]

That exactly want i wanted.Thanks

I am trying to follow your steps

1. Did you make the complete .ipt with each part as a solid

2. Did you place the .ipt in an assembly file and push out each part

3. I am not sure how you then created the Bracket.iam (assembled parts and then Weld)

Thanks again

James

[JDMather]

1. Made all parts in one part file (select New Part each time doing an extrusion).

2. Manage tab>Make Components to push out the parts AND the assembly.  All is associative, change the master and the parts and the assembly automatically update.  (be sure to set the sheet metal thickness on the derived part so that it will flatten)

3. Converted the assembly to a Weldment and added the weld beads.

If the holes are drilled after welding - then double click on the Machining node.

Might want to increase the size of those weld beads a bit.