Advanced Sheet Metal Design Using NX Cad Challenge_2_Box Assembly
Title: Box Assembly Using NX Sheet Metal Application
Objective:
The objective of this project is to create a Box Assembly model using NX Sheet Metal by using the commands in the PLM software.
Introduction:
Box created in this project looks similar to material shipping box with a door and hinge at one end.Sheet Metal is used in various industrial applications and we can also see it in our day to day life frequently.Even in automobiles,aerospace applications sheet metal is used.In this project we have created and explained the procedure of Box Assembly in NX using different features.
Design Methodlogy:
Description:
After completion of drawing this Box Assembly in Nx we will get familiar with user interface of the software and also we can learn some technicals of sheet metal.
Some of the features used in this are:
a)Sketch:
The sketch is the basis for a model. You can create a sketch on any of the default planes or a created plane.
b)Tab:
Tab in sheetmetal is used as similar to extrude option which will make 2d sketch into 3d model by giving appropriate thickness to it.
c)Normal Cutout:
The extrapart of the sheet metal is cutout using this command wherever it has to be trimmed.
d)Flange:
Flanges are the bent part of the base sheet metal which are also called as Web.By using this command we input the angle of the flange,height and draw a shape of it using sketch.
e)Break Corner:
It is nothing but filleting the sharp edges of the sheet metal.This will give a smooth profile at thhe corners which will improve the aesthetics as well as safety.
f)Dimple:
Dimples are the shapes formed on the sheet by using a puch tool shaped as the shape of the dimple.In this first we should draw a sketch of our required shape and give parameters for the dimple depth and radius.Dimples are added in the sheet metal to reduce weight and to increase the rigidity of the sheet metal.
g)Bead:
Bead is similar to dimple but generally beads are round in shape.It is also added to the sheet metal to improve the stiffness.
Isometric View:
Front View:
Left View:
Top View :
Bottom View:
Conclusion:
Thus the design of Box Assembly is completed by using NX Sheet Metal.