DISQUS

Bruce Buck · 1 year ago

I think the most important aspect of your tip is the reference points part. I'm hoping you created the axis using the default datum planes in the part, not the cylindrical face. This way, since you mated the axis to the spline, if the geometry ever changes on the clamp, the mate will still resolve correctly. You could now change it to a square clamp (don't know why, but you COULD), and it would still track correctly.
Josh · 1 year ago

Indeed, I did, great point Bruce. Everyone should heed that advice for sure. Using the default planes whenever possible will help avoid errors when/if geometry changes.
aWhatmough · 1 year ago

Nice tip.... Reference point are a great way to mate parts. Another great tip is to mate parts using the planes.
Josh · 1 year ago

Hey Al, True... unless your mating to a spline, then those points come in handy right. :)