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Recently, some users have been asking about whether SOLIDWORKS MBD complies with the continuous feature requirements for ASME Y14.5-2009 standards. Compound features and symbols are just another great way that SOLIDWORKS MBD is able to identically recreate and comply with the leading-industry standards. SOLIDWORKS MBD: Complying with ASME Y14.5-2009 Continuous Feature Tolerances.
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Symbols can be added from within the DimXpert manager under the dimension text category. Also to aid in the compliance with ASME standards users can easily add symbols to DimXpert annotations like the continuous feature symbol (CF) seen above. To achieve these results users can create a compound feature, which I demonstrate in some short videos below. This graphical representation of the continuous feature helps remove any misconception during manufacturing. Notice how MBD has the ability to highlight both features of the part when the single DimXpert annotation is selected. I created these models to show the compliance of SOLIDWORKS MBD to the ASME continuous feature standards. Square Is used to indicate that a single dimension applies to a square shape. A spo9ace now looks like the counterbore symbol with the addio n of the le1e rs SF. Proposed changes by DoD activities must be submitted to the DoD Adopting Activity: Commander, U.S. Spo6ace ASME Y14.5-2009 Sec on 1.8.14 Counterbore and spo9ace previously used the same symbol. ASME Y14.5 ADOPTION NOTICE ASME Y14.5, Dimensioning and Tolerancing, was adopted on 9 February 2009 for use by the Department of Defense (DoD). I created some test models of my own to share with you how SOLIDWORKS MBD is complying with the latest industry standards.įigure 2: Test model for continuous features, internal cylindersįigure 3: Test model for continuous features, internal cylindersįigure 4: Test model for continuous features, External Widthįigure 5: Test model for continuous features, External Width Precedes the value of a dimension or tolerance. Hence, they are called continuous features. Although these features (holes or planes) are disconnected, they are to be manufactured and inspected together continuously. It is of great importance for SOLIDWORKS MBD to comply with these standards. One case involves coaxial same-sized holes, and the other involves multiple co-planar faces divided by grooves.įigure 1: ASME Continuous feature standards The standards specify two use cases shown in the figures below.