How to align both centres of an object's two holes onto a curved path/line?

How to align both centres of an object's two holes onto a curved path/line?

obious
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How to align both centres of an object's two holes onto a curved path/line?

obious
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Hi,

 

I'd like to align the centres of both holes (B and C) in object A with the curved line sketch D, such that A's outer flat face (E) is aligned with the non-constant curved face of object F.

To give a better understanding of what I'm perhaps poorly describing, I've added three As to the included sample project so that it's possible to get an idea of what I'm trying to do; I'd like for them to be more precisely angled towards the curve than how I've quickly/roughly in the project).

 

Put simply, I'd like to have both holes on object A aligned such that both their centre points are on the curved path so that E is aligned with F.

 

I'm looking to do this so that when I to attach a skin to the frame's curve, the screws I use to do so will be flush with that skin rather than at an awkward angle and not fully flat.

 

 

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Thanks

 

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TheCADWhisperer
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@obious 

The first thing I would do is convert the Bodies into Components.

Then explore Assembly Joints and/or Constraints.

 

I would make sure the Sketch is in the Curve Component.

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You might need some "helper" geometry.

 

Do you have some fasteners that go through these holes?

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obious
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Thanks, I’ll explore Joints and yes, there are three fasteners that go through each object. Two that go through the object and attach it to the frame and one that attaches the skin to the object 

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obious
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Anyone have any other ideas?

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jhackney1972
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Why did you not follow the @TheCADWhisperer direction.  You need to dimension the distance between the sketch circles to the correct distance.  You then need to convert the device bodies to Components.  Last use two Revolve Joints to position the device to the two holes.  I completed the one placement, I will leave the rest up to you.  Model is attached.

 

If this answers your question, please select the "Accept Solution" on my post. If you need further help, please ask.

 

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obious
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Thanks for the advice. I've opened the model and taken a look but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to Revolve the second joint; I keep getting Existing Assembly Relationship errors. I assume I'm positioning the joints incorrectly? 

 

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Thanks 

 

Edit: Nevermind, I just click ok, finished the Joint and it snapped into position as I've been trying to do.

Thanks a bunch!