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Multibody Support Enhancements in Creo NC
Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0
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Description
The following enhancements are now available to support multibody in Creo NC:
You can now assemble a multibody part using Assemble Reference Model. Previously, it was not possible to assemble a part containing multiple bodies using Assemble Reference Model..
Also, you can now create Manufacturing features such as Workcell, Operation, and MFG sequence on a multibody part.
The mill window enhancements include:
The Silhouette reference model collector now enables you to select a reference part (default) or multiple bodies belonging to a single reference part.
You can use the new Excluded bodies collector to exclude bodies if you have selected a multibody part in the Silhouette reference model collector.
For the Chain type, you can select a chain across bodies, which do not have gaps between them.
Enhancements to creating the milling toolpath on a multibody part include:
For machining sequences that use a mill window as a machining reference, all bodies under the mill window are considered for toolpath creation and degouging.
For machining reference sequences based on the surface selection, you can select surfaces from a body, and a toolpath is generated on these surfaces.
In the Check surfaces collector, when you select a part, all bodies across the part are selected for degouging. You can also select individual surfaces across bodies as Check surfaces.
The turn profile enhancements include:
The Reference model collector now enables you to select a reference part (default) or multiple bodies belonging to a single reference part.
You can use the new Excluded bodies collector to exclude bodies if you have selected a multibody part in the Reference model collector.
Enhancements to selecting bodies along with the part include:
Selection of a multibody part or a body as a machining reference is now supported for HSM sequences, such as Rotary Rough, Rotary Finish, Auto Deburring, and Undercut Machining.
The smart filter now provides Body as another option along with Part.
When you select a body, the machinable area of only that body is considered for the toolpath creation and degouging.
Benefits
This enhancement provides the following benefits:
Supports multibody parts in Creo NC
Supports part and body selection as a machining reference
Supports exclusion of bodies
Consistent with Creo NC workflows
Additional Information
Tips:
None.
Limitations:
For more information on limitations, see the “Using Multibody Parts in NC Assemblies” topic under Related Topics.
Does this replace existing functionality?
No.
Configuration option associated with this functionality:
None.
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