Parametric U bolt

Ian Johnson

I am trying to create a parametric 'U' bolt to add to standard parts without any success.
The insertion point is as shown on the sketch and the constraints are prefixed 'P'
Any tips?

thx

Roy Klein Gebbinck

The easiest approach is to _DmDistance3d constrain key subentities to the planes of the WCS. You do not need to add a 'helper' solid at the origin. You will probably need to add a 5th parameter: the radius of the bend. But perhaps that parameter will have a fixed relation with P4.

I am attaching my attempt (I have used V18.2.20), but I think you would learn more if you try this yourself first.

Question: is there a way to constrain 2 circular edges so that they remain co-planar?

Ian Johnson

Well done Roy.............it had me stumped.