pattern around the axis

[Vladimir_G]

Hello, everyone!

Does anybody know how to create a pattern around the axis in the sheet metal module of Creo Parametric?

I would like to create a pattern of teeth of a bead mill blade but the option which is called "around the axis" is not available (it's grey).

Thanks in advance.

Best Regards, Vladimir.

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[TomD.inPDX]

Do you have axis in your part?

This is where you find it...

[Vladimir_G]

Hello, Antonius!

Thanks for your answer.

Yes, I have the axis in my model and indeed I can make a pattern of holes, cuts and so on around the axis.

But when I try to pattern a bend then this option becomes unavailable.

[TomD.inPDX]

Oh! Yep, this is problematic..

[Vladimir_G]

Yeah, you read my thoughts...

[TomD.inPDX]

I got the "reference" pattern to work, however. Try making the "plate" as a segment and pattern that on the axis. Then the "tooth" will pick up the reference.

The attached file is Creo 2.0

[Vladimir_G]

That's gorgeous, Antonius! Thank you!

But I can't create a flat pattern of this part... So it is impossible to use this model for manufacturing of the part...

[TomD.inPDX · Accepted solution]

You have to merge the sections of the plate.

[Vladimir_G]

That's exactly what I wanted, Antonius!

Thanks a lot for your help.

Kind Regards, Vladimir.