Aluminum angle in Inventor

[spalm]

Could someone point me the way to draw the aluminum angle brackets used for skate bearings in Inventor? I started in sketch mode with an angle, did an offset, connected and trimmed to create an end view. I extruded this to the desired length. I could then create new sketches to drill the holes in the sides for the bearings. All fine. But I can not get the mounting hole through the center of the angle, much less the flat spot for the bolt. Seems like I need a new work plane or something.

I’ve also tried to sketch the side view, extrude to the thickness of the aluminum, and then create the opposite side, but I really got lost here.

Hope I’ve explained my self OK.

I am using Inventor 9.

Thank you,
Steve

[JavaDog]

There is an area that shows all the extrusions and sketches you have done, in tree form. It also has a folder that you can expand which has the X/Y/Z work planes in it.

When I want to drill a hole in a part, a tube for example - I choose a work-plane that is perpendicular to the part, then click on the Sketch button. This will give you a sketch workspace on that plane. Then just do your hole as normal.

[CNCgr]

Originally Posted by spalm Seems like I need a new work plane or something.

Steve, work planes are a great tool, you should use them often. I'm not very familiar with skate bearings but if I got it right you got to make a work plane angled 45° to both sides. Pick the workplane tool, click on the back corner and then one of the sides. Then type 45 and press Enter.

Nikolas

[spalm]

Got it, thanks.