Forging

Hello all:

I need to create the model of a forging and then take that forging and do
all the machining. Both have separate part numbers and I need to keep it
that way.

How do I start the machining drawing? I want this model to be updated when
the forging is revised.

Thank you for all your help.

 

Create a couple of configurations of your part :-
Config one - part as forged
config two - part as machined. This config unsupresses the additional
machining cuts/holes'etc. required.

Merry

 

Create a model of the forging.
Create a new part and insert the forging part in the new part.
Then you will have separate but linked parts which will help if you are
using PDMWorks.

Otherwise, create a configuration in a single part for the forging, machined
part, etc. Then there will be a single part and the part number will have
to be carried in the configuration name.

Which way you go depends largely on how you manage your documentation. It
sounds like the first method is for you.

 

I would use this method. We save all our parts as their individual part
numbers. This way you can know exactly where each part can be found if
changes need to be made.

My 2¢
Corey

 

Insert the forging as a base part using insert part from the insert
drop down menu. You can then do your machining ops and any updates
you perform on the base forging will also update any that uses that
part as an inserted feature.

 

If they are separate part numbers this makes it even easier in my
eyes.

First model the casting. save it with it's part number.

Second start a new part and insert the casting as a derived part.
<Insert, Part>

Thirdly model all your machining processes to the derived part and
save as the machined part number.

Ken

 

Sounds like what you want to do is create your part for the forged
part and then create a derived configuration for the machined part.
That way any changes to the forged part will migrate to the machined
part.

 

Crate a new part,then menu: insert -> part

A tip I might add is to also have an assembly with these two parts in
it so when you update the forging open the assem before you edit the
machined part. I find that inserted parts dont allways update proerly
otherwise, but this may just be an error on my part and I only have a
few months under my belt as well.


Just "forge" ahead till you find a solution HAHAHAHAHA


-=BAHR=-

 

And it work better with PDMWorks.

 

Just a suggestion re workflow: You might be better to create
the machined part FIRST, then use the Insert technique to add
the necessary material to represent the forged blank. This way
the FINISHED part 'drives' the shape of the forging - a more
logical workflow from a design perspective, and you can be
certain that the finished part is 'achievable' (ie that the correct
machining and trimming allowances have been added etc.)

Rick.