3 How can I create a press Fit Feature (DogBone)
If you reached this article means that you know what is the Fit Feature or Dogbone
If no, please take a look to this another article.
Don’t dare to continue if you dont know
Yes, I know what the fit feature is (DogBone) and I want to create one.¶
Great, so you have half of the road done, and this is the tutorial that you’re looking for.
I’m going to base this article from an article taken from fabcloud.
I invite you to visit the website, it will help 100%.
Short Guide to create elements for allowing a parametric design using a non parametric program.¶
Step 1¶
Create a large box Create a smaller box, overlap and place on top (Object, Raise to Top) Center the 2 boxes (Object, Align and Distribute)
Select both boxes then Path, Difference You should now have this…
Step 2¶
Create another small box and rotate 45 degrees or preferred angle (Object, Transform, Rotate, Enter angle) Overlay rotated box on corner as shown Ensure rotated box is on top (Object, Raise to Top)
Select both boxes then Path, Difference You should now have this....
Repeat on other side
Step 3¶
Use the Edit Path by Nodes button and select the 2 points shown
Select Path, Break Apart to isolate the edge with the press fit feature
You can now clone or duplicate this feature e.g.
I used it to create a hexagon with a press fit feature on each of the 6 sides.**