Rotating parts

[jcdammeyer]

I've created two gears using the Python Script, modified to use module. The gears are meant to be stacked and what I'd like is to have the centerline of a tooth on axis so that when the gears are connected the one tooth that matches is also in line with both the 3 mounting holes and the mark on the tooth.

The python script doesn't center a tooth on an axis. If it did then this wouldn't be a problem Is there a way to rotate each part so I can set up the alignment as shown in the assembly but on X or Y axis?

 

[DavidJ]

An assembly file alone does not include the parts. Either add the parts or post a Package file created from the assembly.

 

[jcdammeyer]

Sorry. Here's the package file.

 

[HaroldL]

You need to rotate the sketch for each gear to align the tooth as needed.

Edit the sketch as shown:


Rotate the sketch:


The Rotate option is in the Ribbon or in the Sketch Menu:


Update the model:


Reconstrain the parts in the assembly:


Hope these images help.
I'm not uploading the updated model package since I have v24 and you won't be able to open it.

 

[jcdammeyer]

Thank you. No need to upload the model package since learning how to do this is more important than just having a solution. However I do have V24 so that would have worked. What I've found so far is I have 3 intersection faults after I rotate and try to apply. Not sure why. Can't seem to clean those up. I'll work on it some more.

 

[HaroldL]

Moving and Rotating sketches is a bit tricky.
Make sure you zoom out so the entire sketch is viewable and selectable. I used a Window Select from left to right when I did it. If you get any reference figures in the selection then they need or should be removed (Shift>Select) before rotating the selection.

I was going by what you have in your signature as Rev 2023. I try to update my signature whenever I update the software.
As long as you have v24, here's the package file.

 

[jcdammeyer]

Thanks Harold, Yours is better aligned compared to mine. I wasn't able to properly get the center of the tooth in order to get the angle to the axis. Need to work on that a bit more.