Larry B. Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Greetings, I seem to be missing the smaller size pillow blocks, I am using VW 2009 Designer SP5 on Win7. The 2 and 4 hole flange bearings start at 1/2" diameter shaft size, but the smallest pillow block stars at 1 7/16". I am also missing the Metric sizes of mounted bearings. I know that custom sizes can be entered, but with all that effort I might as well start from scratch. It seems that I am always starting a project, and when searching for a common part that should be included and easy to find, I will be informed that those parts will be included in the next release. Thanks, Larry Quote Link to comment
GWS Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 It seems that the smallest size pillow block in 2010 SP3 is also 1 7/16!! Quote Link to comment
Larry B. Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Thanks Guy, I'm not shocked any more,if I cannot find simple,standard items that should be included.I should not have to add things like this to the "Wish List" either. Thanks, Larry Quote Link to comment
AndiACD Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Larry, looks like it's time to add it to the "Wish List". Not that the PTB don't read these pages, but that's where requests get taken into consideration, eventually. More fuss that's made about it, the quicker we may see the results of our efforts . . . . . Quote Link to comment
Larry B. Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) Thanks AndiACD, I would really like to add to the "Wish List", but I'm not about to "wish" for something that is available for free from http://www.mcmaster.com/#mounted-bearings/=7yonel They offer 3D as well as 2D files for many of the products they sell. I'm sure that it was just a clerical oversight, and that a correction will be offered for VW 2009 and VW 2010, at least I wish there will be a correction. Thanks, Larry To download the models and drawings, select a pillow block,and then on the left under the selected product. Edited July 15, 2010 by Larry B. Quote Link to comment
GWS Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 That's a useful website, thanks Larry. IGUS is another company supplying a large range of polymer products from bearings and rod ends to linear slides with 2D & 3D drawings all for free. Not suitable for all applications due to their material but none the less really handy. Quote Link to comment
Larry B. Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks Guy, I will use their cable carriers. Larry Quote Link to comment
AndiACD Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Real eye opener, Thanx for the info. Nice to know it's out there somewhere. Wouldn't hurt to have it built into VW all the same. Perhaps we could start a thread under MD to list all the sites/manufacturers that offer models like these with info on what's available. I actually enjoy creating parts from scratch, but to be honest things like UJ's/Drive Shafts/Props/Discs/Calipers etc. etc. Would make things much easier. Quote Link to comment
Larry B. Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 I haven't had a chance to try a demo of VW2011, and was curious to know if the smaller sizes of pillow blocks were ever added. Thanks, Larry Quote Link to comment
GWS Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yes & No. There are no new preset sizes but there are 'Custom Dimension' options which should allow any size of any part......although I haven't tried it yet. Quote Link to comment
bcd Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Symbols can also be scaled in 2011, may be of use here?? Quote Link to comment
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