Create Stock from Wireframe Entities

Introduction

In this example you learn how to create stock whose shape is determined by sketch entities. This example will also provide links to related topics.

Creating the Stock

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Part 1) Select the Stock Type

  1. In order to extrude a wireframe shape to create stock, under Stock Type, select Wireframe.

Part 2) Set the Stock Size and Orientation

The rotary center of the part is aligned to the X-axis. The part is 4.5 units long with the right end of the part at X6. When setting up stock from a wireframe entity, the Top of Stock is set as the distance from the WCS (at X0Y0Z0) along the selected Extrusion Direction. The Extrusion Direction must be set in the proper direction.

 

  1. Under Top of Stock box, type 6.000.

  2. In the Height box, type 4.500.

  3. In the Stock Orientation group, click the Extrusion Direction arrow, and select X-axis.

  4. Press and hold Shift, then select the curve in the graphics area.

 

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  1. Click Calculate Stock.

 

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  1. The Stock Specification Definition is now complete. Click (next) to go to the Machine Setup page.

About the Top of Stock

In this example, you set the top of stock by typing the value. This value represents the distance from the WCS (CAD origin). You can also select geometry to define the top of stock.

 

  1. To set the Top of Stock, click in the Top of Stock box, and select a wireframe entity or surface edge in the graphics area.

 

  1. In the Height box, type the distance that the stock is extruded. The Height parameter is the height of the stock along the selected Extrusion Direction axis.

Next Topics

Defining the Machine Setup

The Stock Wizard Tutorials