I want to use one part to trim a second part. And then use the second part to trim the first part. The intersection of the two parts occurs at a 40° angle and I don't understand how to use Convert Entities to get the edge of one part to project to the other part right at the intersection. I have attached the two part files and the asm.
Thanks,
STeve
I have got through the first cut using your instruction to sketch and Extrude Cut in the context of the assembly, not the side part that I was cutting. But now as I want to cut the fan-plenum part I can get it to work. I think it has something to do with what Chad is warning about being tricky. I don't know what I am supposed to pick. I am sketching on the Front plane of the assembly and doing a Convert Entities on the intersecting lines but when I do the cut from the sketch it doesn't trim away the section of the fan-plenum.
Steve,
The above explanation is correct. I have attach this trimmed assembly for you to look at. The tricky part is selecting the inside trim edge once you cut the plenum fan part. I had to use RC select other in order to correctly pick the correct lines.
Chad
I should have mentioned that I was in sw2011. I can't open your file.
OK, here are some screen shots that may help you.
FIRST CUT
SECOND CUT
and FINAL RESULT
Hope these help.
Chad
Thanks. I will examine the screen shots. I've been successful with the first cut on the side part, but not the remaining cut.
But I realize I have another problem: I need to fold flanges from the resulting cut edges on the parts. I am not able to do that because the trim seems to exist in the assembly but not really in the part so that edge is not selectable to make a flange.
Good morning Steve,
Can I jip in and say how I would do this;
1. In the assembly select the right plane and go view normal to the right plane, don't turn or spin the parts.
2. Edit the part that you want to trim.
3. Select the edge line from the other part that would represent a trim line, this line would be visible in the Right Plane
4. In the Sketch tool bar select the convert entities
5. Add a few lines to complete a box or a profile around the part you don't want to cut
6. Select the Cut Extrude feature and select cut outside
7. Done
If you need screen shots for this let us know,
Later,
John
The first cut needs to be on the fan-plenum.
The second cut (on the side part) should be on the inside plane that meets the fan_plenum. you need to pick the inside edge lines of the fan_plenum.
This screen shot is looking up from the inside.
Okay. Chad, I was able to do it with the cut order you were suggesting. Thanks.
Steve,
I'm away from SolidWorks so can't open up the files in that but good I've e-drawings. Looking at the files I can suggest you following steps: