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Rubber expanding seal?

I'm new to OnShape and have designed some brackets and parts for 3D printing and CNC machining, however something i'm working on requires a rubber seal that expands when compressed between two parts. I recently read about the rubber gasket feature, but am curious if OnShape supports rubber materials that can compress. Thanks!
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michał_1 Member, Developers Posts: 214 ✭✭✭
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There is an o-ring feature, you can get it here. However, to simulate compressed materials, you have to model it that way. This is OK for off-the-shelf items like o-rings that you don't have to detail, but not for custom gaskets that you need to create a drawing of.
The way to create a custom part is to use configurations to model it in its compressed and uncompressed state, though I think this may be a little overkill for what you are trying to do.
https://www.applerubber.com/src/pdf/seal-design-guide.pdf
https://www.applerubber.com/src/pdf/iso-3601-metric-size-o-rings.pdf
https://www.applerubber.com/src/pdf/as568-standard-size-o-rings.pdf
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