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Fitting hinge to the case
csaba_csikós
Member Posts: 4 ✭
Hello,
I'm very beginner, and I would like to fit the hinge to the case by their midpoints.
How or which mate type is ok for this fitting ?
Thanks for you answer in advance
Csaba
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robert_scott_jr_
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Hello Csaba. If by fitting, you mean fasten, Fasten mate is the one to use. When using that tool, Onshape will expose implicit connection points that are available to use. Midpoint will be one of them. If the implicit connectors aren't located exactly where you need, you can manipulate them by specifying X, Y and Z offsets. You can also place mate connectors where you need on the parts in the part studio prior to inserting them in an assembly. Check out the tutorials and loads of information available via an internet search. - Scotty
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Hello Csaba. If by fitting, you mean fasten, Fasten mate is the one to use. When using that tool, Onshape will expose implicit connection points that are available to use. Midpoint will be one of them. If the implicit connectors aren't located exactly where you need, you can manipulate them by specifying X, Y and Z offsets. You can also place mate connectors where you need on the parts in the part studio prior to inserting them in an assembly. Check out the tutorials and loads of information available via an internet search. - Scotty
A cylindrical mate would likely be suitable because it can connect the parts and allow the hinges to rotate. If the cylindrical mate does not put it in the right place, a planar mate works similarly with better placement
Thanks for everyone the answer, at the this beginner level the fasten is enough for me. Just because I just realized the main concept and usage of mates.