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How can one do a boolean subtract on an imported part
Hi Guys. Is it possible to so a boolean subtract on an imported device. I am trying to make an inclosure. Cheers for any help https://cad.onshape.com/documents/e8e3098dabcaf0b995caa817/w/70915eb59e99c5fad5de12f6/e/4e6e6d6db5f0679f25575533
Extrude remove or boolean - complex profile
Hi folks. I am looking for the best way to make this object hollow - I want to make the walls about 0.75" thick. I modeled it as a solid and expected to use a boolean or extrude to hollow it out, but the exterior profile has changed and now that proves more difficult. Any input is appreciated. Thanks! Here is a link to the…
Need help Circular Pattern generating copy that is invalid for Boolean. Am I doing something wrong?
I will try to paste the link to the part studio where I think the problem lies. Strangely, it was working, now a piece seems to randomly disappear after re-opening my document. I am making cutouts in the wall of a threaded cylinder with 6 circular copies of tilted rectangular blocks. The last block in the group of 6 seems…
Boolean operation
i want to design a rectangle, then import an .stp file of an aluminum profile.....in order to make a cut operation thus create a pocket on my rectangle to the exact dimensions of the aluminum profile. Is this possible,because till now ,no success.
How to intersect two pipes?
I am new to this so please forgive me if this is obvious. I have searched the tutorials and forums without finding an answer. I am trying to draw an intersection of a 50 mm pipe with a 100 mm pipe at a 45 degree angle. Both pipes have a 3 mm wall thickness. 1) How do I remove the part of the 50 mm pipe inside of the 100 mm…
Negative part subtraction, or how to retain cavities?
1. Novice user; novice CADder. 2. Actually thought I had solved my problem and was just looking for improved methods -- until I put together a document for sharing, and realized I haven't quite solved all of my main problem. I'm trying to create a reusable mating/self-aligning feature, principally for 3D printing use. So,…
Boolean oparations failed to return a valid part
Hi again i have a new issue i get the title error when i try to extrude the face of a part into another part to make slots in it. The public file: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/84af1ad065c643e68dde8958/w/dfe821d4f0d34ae59f83b4ee/e/ed4e94c7f875463d96654237 Thanks in advance :)
United Lofted Parts?
Hi all! First time asking something here. Here's my part link for reference: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/a3d584c5c8704fd59e6d1baa/w/8f543b70179b4f319bb33b46/e/debd8ae843674bf3a80aef15 This is just some jar I'm making for fun using the loft command, and possibly 3D Printing later. I lofted a single rib and then…
Boolean - Union or Intersect; Keep Tools??
I just noticed this. I was creating a Boolean of a "hub" and a circular pattern of a "fan blade". Once I did a Union, I no longer have the original Parts. There is no option for "Keep Tools". Same with Intersect. Lets say I had a fan with 4 blades and one with 8 blades. I could modify the Circular Pattern to 4 patterns,…
Circular Pattern of a Feature & Merge???
Hello! I created a 'Revolve-Solid-Add' (a "rib" for a domed feature) and then I wanted to create a "Circular Pattern" (8 instances) of that "rib". But, the "Add" solid merged with 'Part 1' and I could not pick it or 'Revolve 2' from the Features list to revolve & copy the rib!!! Sooo, I went back to the 'Revolve 2' and…
Reuse a previous feature to make another Part, a "lost" tool in a Boolean-Merge for example?!
I did locate the Loft that created my "lost" tool part used in a Boolean-Merge. What if there was a "Use" or "Recreate" option in this menu??? Then I could make a new Part using Loft 1 without a lot of hassle!
Save a Boolean Tool into a library for future use??
Hello! I was wondering if there is a way to save a Boolean Tool (or a part) to a library for future use? If you want to recreate a company logo, like the "swoosh", that you would use on multiple parts. If I remember right, SolidWorks Sheet Metal had punches or forming tools that could be reused, for example to make a…
Best way to create angled holes for splayed legs
Im trying to add angled holes to the base of a rectangular project that will hold 8mm rod as legs. There will be 4 legs, one at each corner and each angled out to the corners at about 20 degrees. I found a picture of a coffee table with roughly what I mean. The only way I've found to do this is to use move face on a…

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