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mbugler1-Visitor
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February 1, 2017
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Cutting existing part in Creo

  • February 1, 2017
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We are using Creo to CAD our FRC robot. We downloaded FIRST parts, the only thing we need to do it cut down the preexisting parts. How can we cut down a part in PTC Creo that we downloaded from FIRST?

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TomD.inPDX17-Peridot
17-Peridot
February 2, 2017

You have several options.

1) Assembly cuts; remove material from an assembled part within the assembly.

2) Add to the model; you can operate on the import solid within the part file as you normally would.

3) IDD; Import Data Doctor can modify the import file directly including fixing bad imports.

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    mbugler1-VisitorAuthor
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    February 2, 2017

    Thank you for responding! For example, we are using AndyMark channel for the frame but the length of the channel is wrong since we cut the channel down for the robot, how can we cut a piece such as a channel shorter in CAD.

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    kdirth21-Topaz I
    21-Topaz I
    February 2, 2017

    I would suggest saving it as a copy adding the length to the original name.  You can then open the copy and make an extrusion cut to make it shorter.

    There is always more to learn.
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    TmetcalfEmeritus
    Emeritus
    February 2, 2017

    Good day Matt Bugler

    Welcome and thank you for utilizing PTC Community; as you can see, there is so much knowledge within.

    If there is a solution that was most helpful, would you please make it as a Correct Answer so others can benefit from it?

    Thank you,

    Toby

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    Dan_Harlan1-Visitor
    1-Visitor
    February 3, 2017

    Consider re-modeling them from scratch. You will learn a great deal and will find it easy to do after you get used to it. And much more powerful than trying to work with a STEP file.

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