Alignment

[hermworm]

What is the best way to align to a part with all wavy surfaces?

[CodeWarrior]

Iterative alignment would be best for that

[Darrollh]

Iterative or Best Fit.

[A-machine-insp]

Has anyone mentioned iterative yet???

[JacobCheverie]

I think you want to use an iterative alignment. Maybe others can chime in...

[A-machine-insp]

JacobCheverie I don't know if an iterative will work. I'd try an iterative instead.

Don't flag me bro...

[louisd]

I'd wave back at the surfaces.

[A-machine-insp]

Now that's just downright out of tolerance.

[A-machine-insp]

Ok... This has turned into a s*** show but we are having fun.

On a serious note, an iterative alignment is what you want.

[Schrocknroll]

Or to reiterate an... never mind.

[A-machine-insp]

Let me reiterate the iterative for ya.

[hermworm]

I tried the iterative alignment and could not get it to work. I ended up getting it to work using a best fit 3d vector least square with no weights.

[A-machine-insp]

How did the iterative not work (no joke here)? I haven't run across a part yet where an iterative wouldn't get the job done.

Can you post a pic of the part or a general sketch (in case of ITAR or proprietary)?

I'm not doubting you at all. On the contrary, I'm just wondering why it didn't work in case I run into a similar part.

[hermworm]

Thanks for the help.

[A-machine-insp]

Hopefully you got a laugh from our shenanigans too...

[Quality ish]

I'd wave back at the surfaces.

At least they're friendly. I can't tell you how many times I've tried engaging my parts in small talk....


BTW, did anybody mention iterative? Somehow, I don't think it'll work here... Can't really say why. Hmmm