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VTube-LASER can reverse engineer tube and then build that tube in SOLIDWORKS as a fully-constrained 3D parametric model. This page describes the basic steps to create an assembly from a part using VTube-LASER and SOLIDWORKS.<br><br>
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VTube-LASER can reverse engineer tube and then build that tube in SOLIDWORKS as a fully-constrained 3D parametric model. This page describes the basic steps to create an assembly from a part using VTube-LASER and SOLIDWORKS.
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==Applications for Calculating Tube Elongation Percentage==
 
  
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==STEP 1: Measure One of the Parts in VTube-LASER==
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Measure the first pipe and create a measured tube shape.<br><br>
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===Application 1: For Reuse on New Parts===
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==STEP 2: Build the Part in SOLIDWORKS==
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You could setup and bend the part and measure the cut length before and the length of elongation on the end of the tube after bending for every part. Or you could store this information in VTube's springback compensation library and use it to predict the lengths of future parts with similar materials and setups. (VTube stores the tube elongation % for a setup inside the springback table.)
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Use the File tab in Measure Tube Data to send the measured part to SOLIDWORKS.<br><br>
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===Application 2: To Unbend Parts with Components in VTube===
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==STEP 3: Save the SOLIDWORKS Part File==
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VTube can unbend tubes in real-time. Unbent parts with holes and components unbent are more useful if they take into account proper tube elongation. For example, you may need to unbend a tube with holes in order to drill the holes before bending. Accounting for elongation becomes critical in this situation.
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Save the new SOLIDWORKS part to a unique part file on the disk.<br><br>
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==Read More About Tube Elongation==
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==STEP 4: Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for all the parts==
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* About [[Multi-Elongation in VTube]]
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Be careful to not move the assembly.  Repeat the first three steps for each tube.<br><br>
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* [[How to Calculate Tube Elongation Percentage in VTube-LASER]]
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==STEP 5: Start a New Assembly==
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Start a new assembly. These steps show how to insert four parts from the SOLIDWORKS part files.<br><br>
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==STEP 6: Cancel the New Assembly Feature==
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In order to insert the tubes in the proper location, we need to establish the common origin in a plane. So press Cancel for Begin Assembly first.<br><br>
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==STEP 7: Create a Reference Plane at the Origin==
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Insert a new plane, then press Finish. It is not necessary to change the location of the plane - since it is already centered around the world origin.<br><br>
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==STEP 8: Press Insert Components in Assemblies==
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Press Insert Components.<br><br>
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==STEP 9: Select Multiple SOLIDWORKS Files==
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Use Ctrl + or Shift + to select multiple parts to include in the assembly.<br><br>Click on Open.<br><br>
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==STEP 10: Select the Origin==
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Point to the middle of the plane and click. Do this for each part until all the parts are inserted at the origin.<br><br>
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==STEP 11: Repeat STEP 10 for Each Part==
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Repeat clicking the origin at the center of the plane for each part.<br><br>
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==STEP 12: Exit the Sketch==
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Exit the sketch after all the parts are inserted.<br><br>
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==The Assembly is Complete==
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SOLIDWORKS should show a completed assembly.<br><br>
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==Other Pages==
 
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Revision as of 20:41, 2 June 2016

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VTube-LASER can reverse engineer tube and then build that tube in SOLIDWORKS as a fully-constrained 3D parametric model. This page describes the basic steps to create an assembly from a part using VTube-LASER and SOLIDWORKS.

Vtube-laser v2.5 header to measure.png


STEP 1: Measure One of the Parts in VTube-LASER

Measure the first pipe and create a measured tube shape.

Vtube-laser v2.5 measure header pipe.png



STEP 2: Build the Part in SOLIDWORKS

Use the File tab in Measure Tube Data to send the measured part to SOLIDWORKS.

Vtube-laser v2.5 build solidworks.png



STEP 3: Save the SOLIDWORKS Part File

Save the new SOLIDWORKS part to a unique part file on the disk.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks part.png



STEP 4: Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for all the parts

Be careful to not move the assembly. Repeat the first three steps for each tube.



STEP 5: Start a New Assembly

Start a new assembly. These steps show how to insert four parts from the SOLIDWORKS part files.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks new assembly.png



STEP 6: Cancel the New Assembly Feature

In order to insert the tubes in the proper location, we need to establish the common origin in a plane. So press Cancel for Begin Assembly first.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks cancel new assembly.png



STEP 7: Create a Reference Plane at the Origin

Insert a new plane, then press Finish. It is not necessary to change the location of the plane - since it is already centered around the world origin.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks insert a plane.png



STEP 8: Press Insert Components in Assemblies

Press Insert Components.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks insert a component.png



STEP 9: Select Multiple SOLIDWORKS Files

Use Ctrl + or Shift + to select multiple parts to include in the assembly.

Click on Open.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks select multiple swparts to import.png



STEP 10: Select the Origin

Point to the middle of the plane and click. Do this for each part until all the parts are inserted at the origin.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks insert part.png



STEP 11: Repeat STEP 10 for Each Part

Repeat clicking the origin at the center of the plane for each part.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks insert part repeat.png



STEP 12: Exit the Sketch

Exit the sketch after all the parts are inserted.

Vtube-laser v2.5 solidworks insert part exit sketch.png



The Assembly is Complete

SOLIDWORKS should show a completed assembly.

Vvtube-laser v2.5 solidworks assembly complete.png




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