Solution found - automating perimeter measurement

[lylebeidler]

I have finally found a solution for automating perimeter measurement.



Here's the procedure in WF3

1) If there is not a datum at the midsurface of the part, create one (ie,
where the two sheetmetal surfaces would meet if they were squeezed together
till they met)

2) with the datum plane selected, select Edit > Intersect

3) Select the parts Solid Geometry by right-clicking to toggle through the
part till you see SolidGeom in the explanation window at the lower left
corner

4) Measure the resulting curve, and you have your perimeter. If you create
a feature from the measurement, you can place it on a drawing.





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Lyle Beidler
MGS Inc
178 Muddy Creek Church Rd
Denver PA 17517
717-336-7528
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[mdebower]

Lyle,

You can also dothiswith a relation. Just make sure the part is flattened first.

Perimeter = (pro_mp_area-2*(pro_mp_volume/smt_thickness()))/smt_thickness()

I use this equation to calculate the perimeter for our laser cutter. Then put the info into a 3D note for easy access.

-marc