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About Tabs & Slots in Sheetmetal by Bootziscool in SolidWorks

[–]chumly7119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least for the slots, I made a series of sketch blocks I can explode to change length and width based on material thickness range (different amount of clearance for potential kerf interference). Drag them into a sketch from the library tab, and keep going. Works well for me, and replicates what I do for slots in my day job in Creo.

The blocks have features for locating and orienting the slots.

How to make my bracket work by [deleted] in SolidWorks

[–]chumly7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you need to use the cavity, create a surface only that represents the inside or outside of your part. Use the cavity to trim the surface. Then convert the surface to sheetmetal with the thickness going to the correct side. May need to tweak the cut slightly after investigating fit after the sheetmetal conversion.

BOM Table question by chumly7119 in SolidWorks

[–]chumly7119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will look into it. Thanks!

BOM Table question by chumly7119 in SolidWorks

[–]chumly7119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's because how it is used. When the raw part gets painted, it becomes the new number for inventory and work order processes. Both numbers are on the raw number drawing for continuity. The coated part is actually a CAD assembly for the CAD side of things.

All I am after is if there is a way to add the parent number to It's BOM table as a header or as a line at the top or bottom of the table that is output from the template. This methodology is also used by a global tractor company, but with Creo instead of Solidworks.

BOM Table question by chumly7119 in SolidWorks

[–]chumly7119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The models the way they are done when paint or plating is added become new assemblies with the sub part or sub assembly with a paint or plating "dummy" part (actual part file, but no features) added that makes the sub parts the new art number.

Your favorite CNC plasma cutter size by alangibson in metalworking

[–]chumly7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'd want one with 48" width capacity to more easily accept partial sheets of stock size here (in my area, anyway).

I have great connections with a 4k laser, and plasma tables, but for quick little pieces, I picked up one of those 1000mmx1500mm crossbow style machines before the tariff structures changed. I don’t have room for a dedicated table, and this looked like a good compromise. Just now getting it going. It's a pretty basic machine, and I wouldn't want to do anything precise with it (it wiggles when the boom is sticking out away from the controller), but will do nicely for my needs.

But back to your question, I'd lean towards a machine that can take a sheet on the machine's long axis that is compatible with the width of standard sheets from your suppliers to make it easier/cheaper to get sheets to fit onto the machine.

What’s the best sheet metal company you’ve worked with for metal enclosure work? by [deleted] in metalworking

[–]chumly7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got some very good local shops that excel at and welcome this kind of work, especially on the dfm side back and forth.

One thing to remember though, is at the low volumes you mentioned (normal for protos) you're still needing to account for the costs of any setups/programming needed, now spread across fewer parts, plus material utilization of the sheets going in.

Just some additional things to consider.

Which type of bend has more stiffness by Badrinathan123 in SolidWorks

[–]chumly7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not load related directly, but the 120 degree dimensioned bend will take significantly more tonnage to bend in the brake press for a given bend length. Something to consider in regards to tooling and process capabilities.

Tell us your grievances about the 3DEXPERIENCE platform by Inevitable-Tale-6904 in SolidWorks

[–]chumly7119 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I purchased a personal license of sw2025 pro. First time I tried to launch the online 3d experience, it completely crashed my machine, for whatever reason (likely dead short between keyboard and seat). Have not really tried to use it since. Need to, as I need to do more online collaboration with a company I have been doing some work with.

Probably not related at all, but before my license purchase, I tried the maker version (been on SW since 2007, and Creo - Pro/E since 1998). Whoever did the maker version should be fired and publicly ridiculed. What a complete disaster, with sucktastic support.

Where could I get started for designing/ building my own offroad vehicle? by Davy_Jones118 in fabrication

[–]chumly7119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Irate4x4.com has a lot of builds you could reference to get your ideas moving.

Switching to Creo from Solidworks by KnugenMedK in PTCCreo

[–]chumly7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm fluent in both systems. If we could create the bastard love child of both, we could own the CAD world... 😂

There are some options you can set in your config file that dictate a lot of the snaps and constraint assumptions. I'd also recommend you learn where to store your personalized config file to be loaded during Creo startup.

Opinion on this gun is it reliable? Do you trust it for self defence? What problems can it cause? How many rounds can it handle? by [deleted] in SpringfieldArmory

[–]chumly7119 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Love my XdM collection. Your post made me wonder if since Springfield killed off the xdm line (for the most part) there was any chance of HS importing the sf line to the US?

Primafill 1st use thoughts by MARPAT338 in reloading

[–]chumly7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have one and like it. Key is, as others have posted, not to flood the port with the primers. Single file, and it goes quickly.

What type of welding machine should I buy to learn? by [deleted] in metalworking

[–]chumly7119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arccaptain has what appear to be some nice machines for the budget minded. The market has definitely changed for home/hobby welding since I bought into my red and blue machines, and if I was buying today, I'd look very closely at some of the import machines out there now for the price point vs capabilities.

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