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Sweeping to create a rail around and square tube

jtstien

New Member
Hello, I'm brand new to Alibre and I can't seem to figure out how to make a rail around the edge of a square tube. Basically I have a 1" steel pipe with 1/8" radius corners. I'm trying to create a triangular sweep around the bottom outside edge of the square tube. I'm trying to use the sweep tool but every time I select my triangle (1) and then select the square tube edge (2) to generate the sweep, the button turns red and nothing happens. I'm sure I'm probably doing this the complete wrong way. I'm looking for the correct steps to complete this or guidance on how to do this. I've also included a picture (3) of what I'm going for, I know my sketch doesn't match exactly, just trying to get the concept.
 

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Solution
Start the Sweep command then select the sketch to sweep (sketch<5>) from the Design Explorer. Then select the edges of the tube, in order, around the bottom of the tube.

Here is the partial sweep as it builds upon selection of the next edge of the tube.

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DavidJ

Administrator
Staff member
Much easier if you attach the AD_PRT file, then we can look and see what the issue is.

Looks like there may be excess figures in your sketches that won't help - but can't be certain without the file.
 

HaroldL

Alibre Super User
Start the Sweep command then select the sketch to sweep (sketch<5>) from the Design Explorer. Then select the edges of the tube, in order, around the bottom of the tube.

Here is the partial sweep as it builds upon selection of the next edge of the tube.

1727852473715.png
 
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