Tangent Constrain to Loft surfaces

[nsatheesan34D64]

I need to show the arrangement of insulation pins inside the following transition piece.. How can I constrain to the lofted shape? Can it be patterned? 

[CCarreiras]

Hi!

To constrain the loft, you can use the origin planes or create extra work planes to constrain the model.

Yes it's possible to pattern the pins.

[JDMather]

@nsatheesan34D64 

Attach file here.

[nsatheesan34D64]

Here are the files @JDMather .. Thanks.

[CCarreiras · Accepted solution]

Something like this?

[nsatheesan34D64]

Hi @CCarreiras 

This is perfect. Thanks a lot! Could you please upload the assy file  here

[CCarreiras]

Yes, no problem... 

Here it is in attach:

[nsatheesan34D64]

Couldnt open it as I am using 2021.. Could you please explain how you constrained using Mate? @CCarreiras 

[CCarreiras]

You have to create some extra features to help placing and pattern the pin:

1. First, create a sketch in the plane here the pins will rest .
   Create a point to serve as anchor for the first pin. (i select the middle because it's easier, but you can select other location). Close the sketch.
2. Create a work point using the sketch point as anchor.
3. Create an axis with the pin direction: create an axis selecting: the work point and a perpendicular plane (i create a extra one, but you can use the center plane XY).

 Now you have extra geometry to place the pin using the origin point, axis and planes from both models.

[CCarreiras]

Now you have to create the pattern.

Create a pattern using the work point you created using the following settings:

[CCarreiras · Accepted solution]

Now in the assembly, place the pin like this or similar:

 

[CCarreiras · Accepted solution]

Finally, use the pattern you did in the transition to pattern the pin: