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To make a solid model of a plate cam using Alibre, follow the instructions below.
1.From the cam drawing of the plate cam select File/Export/Surface Curve Vectors.
2.Click on the CSV File button and select 2D, and the following dialog will appear: .png)
Click Yes.
3.Select the folder to save the files in and then name the files as desired, or accept the names provided. There will be 1 curve saved for a face cam and 2 for a groove/rib cam. For Alibre, only 1 curve is required for a face cam and 2 for a groove/rib cam. Save the files.
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4.Open Alibre Create new part. Right click on the XY plane and select Activate 2D Sketch.
5.In Sketch Figures select Insert From File: .png){kind=small}
Then browse to the first file stored. This will be the one on the XY plane. Click OK.
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6.The resulting curve will appear as below.
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7.Click Deactivate Sketch Extrude to the thickness of the cam.
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