NX Extracting the centerline of a non-parametric tube body

2019-06-06T17:26:13Z
NX for Design

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How can you create a centerline curve thru a non-parametric tube feature.



Solution

 1. Insert --> Derived Curve --> Isoparametric Curve --> Direction-U, 
Location=Uniform, Number=2, Spacing=50.


2. Create a line from two adjacent end points of the curves.


3.Insert --> Sweep --> Swept --> select the line for the section --> select 
the curves as the guides (select Add New Set before selecting the 2nd curve).


4. Insert -->Derived Curve --> Isoparametric Curve --> Direction-U, 
Location=Uniform, Number=3, Spacing checked off. 


You should now have a curve thru the center of the tube.



Notes and References


Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: na
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: NX
Application: DESIGN
Version: V1876
Function: CURVE

Ref: 001-7158077

KB Article ID# PL8010786

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