reversed sweep

[kdevoe]

Not sure how or why this happens.
I created a sweep using a circle along a straight line that worked fine. My next sweep was a circle along a curved path that did not work properly. I followed a path that seems to mirror the path I set.
Here are some images to clarify.


View of path



View of sweep with out "rigid"



View of sweep with "rigid"

Any ideas how to correct?

Kevin

 

[Ralf]

Hi Kevin,

Can you upload your part?

 

[kdevoe]

Here's the part file.
I also noticed that when I try to edit or delete the sweep that 3 other sweeps on the opposite end move.



Kevin

 

[jbeard]

Glancing at your part file, it appears to me the reason the sweep behaves the way it does is because the sweep path doesn't start on the same plane as the sketch being swept. See pic attached. If I move the start point of the path to the axis the sweep works.

 

[kdevoe]

Thanks Jamie,

That did the trick. I am usually aware of that but I haven't used a sweep in a couple of years and totally overlooked it.

I also checked all my dimensions on the opposite end (see my second post) and once I locked every path down completely nothing moved when I tried to modify the part.

Again, thanks

Kevin

 

[jbeard]

No problem Kevin. Glad to be of help.