'Cam Joint' Design Variant in Sheet Surface (3-D SM)

Civil Engineering functions > Sheet Metal > Cam joint

In practice, so-called cam joints are used for a quick positioning and welding of sheets. The Cam joint Design Variant enables you to conveniently connect two base sheets with each other.

The base sheets must have a common intersection point in their lengthening. Proceed as follows.

1. Select the outer edge of the first and the second base sheet.
2. Then, select the surface in which you want to insert the subtractions.

If the connection is possible after selection of the edges, the following dialogue window will be displayed:

3. Enter the parameters for the connection.
4. Select the desired type of corner processing and enter, for example, a diameter if you choose the tangential radius.

After specifying all required data, you can insert the cam joint. If you select Preview, the cam joint will be applied, but the dialogue window will remain open, enabling you to change parameters and check the result in the drawing if required. If you select OK, the cam joint will be applied, and the dialogue window will be closed. If you select Cancel, the window will be closed, but no changes will be applied.

5. Click OK to create the connection and close the window.

(1) Outer edge of first sheet flange
(2) Select surface
(3) First sheet with 3 mm projection and round corners
(4) Second sheet with rectangular cutouts

Please note:

At the top of the window you can save a configuration for later re-use, or load already existing ones.

Sheet Metal Design Variants (3-D SM)