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A library of Parts for FreeCAD. WARNING - This library is huge. It might take a long time to download and make the addons manager unresponsive for many minutes.
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Created all MGN series models, rails and blocks in just 4 files #423

Closed k2-mirror closed 2 months ago

k2-mirror commented 2 months ago

I am very happy with the work done, although it has taken me longer than I thought. The entire MG series of miniature linear guides in just 4 files. LinearSlide-MGNx-XX-Rail, LinearSlide-MGN5-Block, LinearSlide-MGN7-12x-Block and LinearSlide-MGN15x-Block. With the "LinearSlide-MGNx-XX-Rail" file you can create any rail model of the series with the required measurement. The "LinearSlide-MGN5-Block" file contains only that piece, since there is only one model. The "LinearSlide-MGN7-12x-Block" file contains everything necessary to create the different blocks MGN7C, MGN7H, MGN9C, MGN9H, MGN12C and MGN12H. And finally the "LinearSlide-MGN15x-Block" file is used to create the blocks MGN15C and MGN15C. To create a rail, you only have to open the "Set MGN Rail Parameters" spreadsheet, set the length you want for the rail and copy the data from the column corresponding to the model you want to the "PartValue" column and a rail will automatically be created with all its correct dimensions and with the mounting holes perfectly placed. With the rest of the files the procedure is similar, with the difference that we do not have to assign any value, simply copy them from the column corresponding to the desired model to the "Set Values" column.

My idea at first was to create only two files, one for the rails and another for the blocks, but due to the differences between the MGN5 and MGN15X models I had to opt for doing several models.

I look forward to your suggestions and comments. Thank you!!

Obijuan commented 2 months ago

Thanks for your contribution! 😄