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Trim to a Curved Member - Frame

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dromani00
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Trim to a Curved Member - Frame

Anybody have a method of trimming a straight frame member to a curved on? an Example of a desired intersection is shown in red in the following sketch:

 

None of the built in frame end treatments likes this. i.e. I can select the straight member, but it will not recognise the curve.

 

THank you.

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JDMather
in reply to: dromani00

What version of Inventor?

 

In earlier versions -

Edit the part in the context of the assembly.

Copy Object as Surface from the second part to use to edit the first part.

 

Attach your assembly here if you can't figure it out.  (only need the relevant files or make up a dummy assembly)


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mdavis22569
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What about using Copy Object and using the Sculpt commands I use that to trim items on a my conveyors I work on to match the curve of the bottom.

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dromani00
in reply to: dromani00

Hi there and thank you for the response.

I've got Inventor 2014.

I'd like brake your two steps down a bit more, please see if I have this
correct:

Part to edit: A frame assembly with an intersection between a curved
member (Item #1) and a straight member (Item #2).

The intersection is nearly perpendicular and I'm trying to use the
"Trim/Extend" option for the Frame set of the Design Tab.

1) Double Click Item1
2) Double Click Item 1 again.
3) Surface set appears on 3D Model Tab, but no copy as surface available:


And now I''m lost.

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Thank you,

dromani00

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Hi dromani00,

JDMather (*Expert Elite*) posted a new Reply in Inventor General
on 06-04-2014
02:22 PM:

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Re: Trim to a Curved Member - Frame



What version of Inventor?

Edit the part in the context of the assembly.

Copy Object as Surface from the second part to use to edit the first part.

Attach your assembly here if you can't figure it out. (only need the
relevant files or make up a dummy assembly)

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JDMather
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@dromani00 wrote:
Hi there and thank you for the response.

I've got Inventor 2014.

Part to edit: A frame assembly ....

You are editing a part, not an assembly.

 

1. In the context of the assembly right click on the part to edit and select Edit Part.

2. Click on the Copy Object tool and set the output to Surface.  Select the face of the second part.

3. Use the copied surface to Sculpt or Split your part.

 

Attach your assembly (or a representative assembly) here if you can't figure it out and end all doubt.

 


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mdavis22569
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can you post the set and you can see who it's done

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dromani00
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Thank you for the info!

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