ProE Wildfire Tips & Tutorials
ProE Wildfire Part Design Tips & Tutorials
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TUTORIAL: Rounds Transitions in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
TUTORIAL: Rounds Transitions in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Version: Pro/E Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0, Wildfire4.0 Pro/ENGINEER comes with a very powerful and user friendly round tool. Below is round transitions example when rounds intersect. Round transition – Blend
Read moreFLASH TUTORIAL: Creating Hole Feature in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire (Part 1)
FLASH TUTORIAL: Creating Hole Feature in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire (Part 1)Version: Pro/E Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0, Wildfire 3.0, Wildfire 4.0 There are 4 methods that you can fully constrain a hole feature in Pro/E Wildfire part Modeling.Here is the summary:1. 3 References (1 primary reference and 2 secondary references) with 2 linear dimensions2. 2 References (1 primary reference and 1 secondary reference)3. 1 Reference (1 primary reference only)4. 3 References...
Read moreTIPS: Rounds Transitions’ Stop Case in Pro/E
TIPS: Rounds Transitions’ Stop Case in Pro/ENGINEER Version: Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0 Below is an example when we need to change the rounds transitions’ stop case. Download the example file here . Notice that the rounds end with an unexpected gap due to the base geometry. See pictures below.
Read moreProE Wildfire Surface Design Tips & Tutorials
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TUTORIAL: Pro/E Variable Section Sweep feature with TRAJPAR equation
TUTORIAL: Pro/E Variable Section Sweep feature with TRAJPAR equation Version: Pro/E Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0 and Wildfire 3.0TRAJPAR is the trajectory parameter used in relation for variable section sweeps in Pro/ENGINEER. TRAJPAR value ranges from 0 to 1 as the section is swept along the trajectory. This tutorial gives you a quick...
Read moreTUTORIAL: Create Boundary Blend Surface with Inner Boundaries in Pro/E Wildfire
TUTORIAL: Create Boundary Blend Surface with Inner Boundaries in Pro/E Wildfire Version: ProE Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0, Wildfire3.0, Wildfire 4.0 Boundary blend is one of the advanced surface features (parametric surface) in Pro/ENGINEER. Boundary blend feature can be created from 2 boundaries / curves and onwards. This tutorial show you on how...
Read moreTUTORIAL: Pro/E Wildfire Variable Section Sweep – Multiple Trajectory
TUTORIAL: Pro/E Wildfire Variable Section Sweep – Multiple Trajectory Version: Pro/E Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0 and Wildfire 3.0 Pro/E Wildfire Variable Section Sweep feature can be created thru a few trajectories. Sketch by reference to the points on the trajectory will updates its shape thru sweep accordingly. This tool is very useful...
Read moreProE Wildfire Drawing Tips & Tutorials
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TIPS: Can I show dimension with 2 units in Pro/ENGINEER Drawing?
TIPS: Can I show dimension with 2 units in Pro/ENGINEER Drawing? Version: Pro/E 2001, Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0, Wildfire 3.0, Wildfire 4.0 I want to place a dimension with 2 units in Pro/ENGINEER Drawing. Is it possible for me to do that? Yes, the answer is possible. The method is pretty simple actually. Set these 2 options in the drawing option (File > Properties > Drawing Options) will do. dual_dimensioning primary[secondary] or secondary[primary] dual_secondary_units mm,...
Read moreTIPS: Substitute Dimension Display with Text or Symbol in Pro/E Drawing
TIPS: Substitute Dimension Display with Text or Symbol in Pro/E Drawing Version: Pro/E 2001, Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0, Wildfire 4.0 Changing the dimension display from dimension’s value to text or symbol in Pro/ENGINEER involves of some simple syntax.
Read moreTIPS: Erase Edge Display in Pro/ENGINEER Drawing
TIPS: Erase Edge Display in Pro/ENGINEER Drawing Version: Pro/E Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0 Drawing view is displayed as single entity in Pro/ENGINEER. So, you are not able to select and delete the lines / edges as how drafting software does. Below is a quick tip showing how to erase edges in Pro/ENGINEER drawing.
Read moreProE Wildfire Assembly Modeling Tips & Tutorials
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TUTORIAL: Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Assembly Restructure Tool
TUTORIAL: Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Assembly Restructure Tool Version: ProE Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0, Wildfire 3.0, Wildfire 4.0 The assembly restructure tool allows you to reorder your assembly structure between main assembly and sub assemblies in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. Below are the operations than you can perform using the assembly restructuring tool.1. Move a component from main assembly to sub-assembly.2. Move a component from sub-assembly to main assembly.3. Move a component from sub-assembly...
Read moreTUTORIAL: Spring - Make Flexible in Pro/E Assembly
TUTORIAL: Spring - Make Flexible in Pro/ENGINEER Assembly Version: Pro/E Wildfire, Wildfire2.0 and Wildfire3.0 Elastic items always fit into the assigned space in an assembly. It may change its length, width, major & minor diameter or/and so on. Common elastic items in engineering are spring (compression, tension, torsion), rubber and foam.In any MCAD, we used to draw a few of the elastic model with different dimensions. For example, spring can...
Read moreProE Wildfire Sheet Metal Tips & Tutorials
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TUTORIAL: Modify bend radius during SM conversion
TUTORIAL: Modify bend radius during Sheetmetal conversion Version: 2001, Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0 & Wildfire 3.0 Pro/ENGINEER takes the default bend radius side and bend radius dimension from Sheetmetal parameters when a conversion is created. The default bend is always an inside radius type with the radius dimension of thickness value. After the rips are created, you can still able to modify the bend radius dimension at specific bend.
Read moreTUTORIAL: Solid - Sheetmetal Conversion in Pro/E
TUTORIAL: Solid to Sheetmetal Model Conversion. Version: 2001, Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0, Wildfire 3.0 For some reason, it is more appropriate to start a solid part first and convert it to the sheetmetal part later. This method normally being used due to the design intent or time consumed. Pro/ENGINEER offers some powerful tools to make most of the conversion happen successfully. Below is the steps to create the sheetmetal conversion.
Read moreTIPS: Set the default bend radius for Sheetmetal part
TIPS: Set the default bend radius for Pro/E Sheetmetal part Version: 2001, Wildfire, Wildfire 2.0 & Wildfire 3.0 Pro/ENGINEER takes the default bend radius side and bend radius dimension from Sheetmetal parameters whenever a bend is created. The default bend is always inside radius type with the thickness value as radius. To get a specific value of bend radius, you will need to do some setting...
Read moreProE Wildfire Mold Design Tips & Tutorials
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TUTORIAL: Basic Mold Design with Pro/MOLD in Pro/E (Part 2)
TUTORIAL: Basic Mold Design with Pro/MOLD in Pro/E (Part 2) Version: ProE Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0 TUTORIAL: Basic Mold Design with Pro/MOLD in Pro/E (Part 1) Click here to download the sample part file before begin the tutorial. Continue from (Part 1)..
Read moreAbout Pro/MOLD for Pro/ENGINEER
About Pro/MOLD for Pro/ENGINEER Version: Pro/E Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0 Pro/MOLD is an optional module that runs on top of Pro/ENGINEER. This module provides specific tools which help you to design your molds easier and faster. Pro/MOLD is suitable for plastics part mold maker as well as die casting mold maker. By default, Pro/MOLD is installed during the standard Pro/ENGINEER installation but you will need to have a Pro/MOLD license to run...
Read moreTIPS: Apply Shrinkage by Scaling in Pro/MOLD, Pro/ENGINEER
TIPS: Apply Shrinkage by Scaling in Pro/MOLD, Pro/ENGINEER Version: ProE Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0 There are many options available in the Shrinkage by Scale dialog box. Among them, the most commonly used is the formula 1+S with Isotropic options. This article basically explains all the options in detail so that you are able to apply shrinkage in different conditions.
Read moreProE Wildfire Sketcher, Config & MISC Tips & Tutorials
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TUTORIAL: Sketcher Palette in Pro/E Wildfire 3.0
TUTORIAL: Using Sketcher Palette in Pro/E Wildfire 3.0 Version: Wildfire 3.0 Only In Pro|ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0, you can insert the commonly used predefined sections from the new sketcher palette. The default sections including these categories: • Polygons • Profiles • Shapes • Stars
Read moreTIPS: List of hidden config.pro in Pro/ENGINEER
TIPS: List of hidden config.pro in Pro/ENGINEER Version: Pro/E 2001, Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0 Since it is called hidden config.pro, there is no official document that we can refer to. These are some of the hidden config.pro as I know off. I believe there is more hidden config.pro that is not listed in the table below. Should you find any, please feel free to share with us by sending...
Read moreTIPS: Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Open dialog box
TIPS: Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Open dialog box Versions: ProE Wildfire 4.0 and above Interface for open file dialog box in ProE Wildfire 4.0 has changed. It is actually based on Windows Vista user interface.
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