rdharvey Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hi, is there functionality within inventor to find out the capacity of a models internal area? Ie i need to model a 70 ltr tank how do i know its the correct sizes. Would this be done in simulation or is there an easy function to find this out like in some other software i have previously used. Any help greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Why wouldn't you have some idea beforehand of the diameter and straight side length you wish to use before attempting to create a drawing of the tank? Are we putting the cart before the horse here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I dont recall if IV has volume. I know it has area. I know SW does when you select Mass Properties. Hopefully someone will know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdharvey Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 i have brief dimensions but need to check the capacity and modify to adhere as it needs to be 70 litres. Yeah i thought inventor would have something like solid works mass properties.... hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkFlayler Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 These are some methods I have used to define void geometry... http://blogs.rand.com/manufacturing/2010/01/determine-volume-of-a-container-using-autodesk-inventor.html Volume of your geometry can be found on the Physical Tab of the iProperties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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