I created an empty 12*12*12 cm cubic part with a 3*3 cm square inside and depth of 0.75 cm. then I made another part which is a 3*3*1.25 cm cube to insert inside that 3*3*0.75 space. I need this part to be adjustable but I'm not sure If I did it correctly while mating the two parts. Does the commands look correct? If not what should I do?
when I machine shop this part I need to be able to remove this part and put it back inside the square, That's what I meant by adjustable. I need the small cube (part on the right side) goes inside the square space of the part on the left.
Modelling wise not much issues but you don't have the parts fully defined in respect to mates in assembly.
But in terms of manufacturing, this is not a good design. Avoid sharp edges, at least at matching faces (to avoid wear and tear to components and damages to hands during handling). Plus dimension wise you need to give some tolerances to make a proper fitment.
Ok so I will change the size of my smaller cube in order to make it fit.
Sorry that I'm asking this, I don't have much experience with SW but you mentioned, I don't have the parts fully defined in respect to mates in assembly.
How can I fully define the parts?
..maybe a "insert part" will work for you... attached is a example..
Thank you much.
I tried the "insert part" but I can't make my small cube to stay in the center like how you did on your example, could you please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
..well, you did not provide me the other component and you need to provide some center feature(s) to help with both components center alignment,..
and, you have other insert options to check which allow you more features to be included when inserting (surfaces, planes, axis, sketches..) so turn them on..
I just added a surface extrusion to both components and align..
What you mean by adjustable? Also how a 3*3 will go inside 3*3 square, can you explain in more details?