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Having issues with making jigs using boolean and hollow parts

espen_apelseth218
espen_apelseth218 Posts: 2 ✭
in Community Support

Hi,

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I’m currently working on creating various jigs for parts that we manufacture. This works well for solid parts using Boolean operations, but I would like to achieve the same result with hollow parts, as shown in the picture.

Is there a way to create only the imprint of the outer or inner surface of a hollow part, rather than simply subtracting the entire part from another object? Ideally, I would like to use the surface geometry to create a matching fixture or jig.

Also, the offset function doesn't seem to work for a lot of parts with more advanced geometry.

Thanks in advance.

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  • EvanReese
    EvanReese Posts: 3,055 PRO

    It might be simplest to fill in the reference part then make the fixture.

    Evan Reese
    The Onsherpa | Reach peak Onshape productivity
    www.theonsherpa.com
  • martin_kopplow
    martin_kopplow Posts: 1,608 PRO

    You could always delete the unnecessary faces (that'd be the inside, then, I suppose) and model from there, connecting the outer surfaces to your jig basic shape. It is not like you're limited to solids.

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