4 Replies Latest reply on Feb 10, 2018 4:33 PM by Kayu Mis

Mating an object along a surface

Kayu Mis Feb 6, 2018 12:04 PM

Hello,

I am new to soildworks and had a question. I am designing a table with a glass on it. I have created all the parts and assembled everything, however i wish to make it so that the cup can only slide across the tables surface. I have tried mating the cup to the tables surface, however when i move the cup around it can go over the tables edge. I am wondering if there is a way to make it so that it only moves across the top of the table.

Re: Mating an object along a surface

Edward Poole Feb 6, 2018 8:19 PM (in response to Kayu Mis)

Kayu Mis Welcome to the world of SOLIDWORKS! you may go to advanced mates, and use a limit mate, this will allow you to control how far the glass can move from side to side on the table surface.
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Re: Mating an object along a surface

Wing Hoe Tan Feb 6, 2018 9:08 PM (in response to Kayu Mis)

I did a simple model based on yours. First, I created tangent planes to the edge of the cup in 2 directions parallel to the table edge.
Control select 2 planes and 2 edges of the table and mate. The width mate (under advanced mates) should be automatically activated. Select free from the constraints drop down menu. Repeat these steps for the other 2 edges of the table.

However, using this method, the cup will still go outside of the fillets. Anyone knows how to limit the mate within the fillets?
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Re: Mating an object along a surface

Dan Pihlaja Feb 6, 2018 9:37 PM (in response to Kayu Mis)

Check out these challenges for some cool work-arounds that might work for you.

The 1st Weekly Power-User Challenge: Mate a Pin in a Slot
The 7th Weekly Power-User Challenge (June 2nd, 2017): Simulate a Volume Mate (Prisoner in Jail)
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Re: Mating an object along a surface

Kayu Mis Feb 10, 2018 4:33 PM (in response to Kayu Mis)

Thank You Everyone
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