slot size change while scaling the model and they get loose

[Anonymous]

I am newbie to Inventor, I want to create Tab and slot interlocking model, but when I scale the model, size of the slot get change and thickness of the material is constant so it get loose.

Kindly suggest, how to handle this.

Thanks in advance.

[Daan_M]

Did you fully constrain your scetches? 

I think a picture of your scetches/part would help solve the question

[JDMather]

Attach *.ipt file here.

[Anonymous]

I have created test file having sheet thickness 2.5mm, if at any point of time if I want to scale the model then I want slot width to be remain constant (2.5mm),  I mean to say that while scaling the part how can we take care of the thickness issue so that it remain constant. Thanks. 

[JDMather]

How are you "scaling" the model?

[Anonymous]

I am using derive option. Thanks.

[JDMather]

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@Anonymous wrote:
I am using derive option. Thanks.

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That is probably not the best technique to use.

Can you create a completed assembly (the hard way) that illustrates your Design Intent.

Once your true Design Intent is understood - someone can demonstrate the most efficient technique to use in Inventor.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! When you use Derive Part, the scale applies to all bodies based at origin point. If you want to keep the slot size, you should use Direct Edit -> Move -> Faces. instead. Or, you can derive it and change the slot size using Direct Edit.

Many thanks!

[Anonymous]

OK, I will try the same. Thanks a lot.

[lena.talkhina]

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