3 Replies Latest reply on Feb 3, 2014 9:20 PM by Kent Jacobsen

How do i insert a part then place it 'x' away from a face while running parallel to another?

Kent Jacobsen Feb 3, 2014 5:47 AM

Hi all,

For example, if i had a bolt, how do i add a nut onto the the bolt 10mm away from the end of the bolt while keeping it inline with the bolt?

i am trying to put 4 brackets on a flail mower, and position them at certain distances apart. i can get them fitted to the outside of the mower but cant move them into place without them rotating and i'm unsure how to move them at certian distances.

Cheers

Re: How do i insert a part then place it 'x' away from a face while running parallel to another?

Ian Worrall Feb 3, 2014 5:58 AM (in response to Kent Jacobsen)

For your bolt example, you'd need a concentric mate to centre the nut on the bolt, and a distance mate between the faces of nut & bolt.

In SW2014, you can right-click on your concentric mates & select "Lock Rotation".
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Re: How do i insert a part then place it 'x' away from a face while running parallel to another?

JOHN GEORGE Feb 3, 2014 6:01 AM (in response to Kent Jacobsen)

Kent,
Welcome to the forum,

You can use a distance mate
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Re: How do i insert a part then place it 'x' away from a face while running parallel to another?

Kent Jacobsen Feb 3, 2014 9:20 PM (in response to Kent Jacobsen)

Thanks guys,
Appreciate it! will give it a go tonight.

Regards Kent
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