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Measure the radius of a curve?

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NCSU1980

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Jan 29, 2008
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Is there a way to measure the radius of a curve?

I have a curve made using insert curve from XYZ points. The points were generated using a MicroScribe MX digitizer.

I realize that a curve may or may not be part of a circle, but can a segment be measured or take an average.....or something?

Also, can anyone guide me to some reference material on ways to use the digitizer with SolidWorks.

Thanks,
Steve
SW 2006 sp5.0
 
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If the XYZ generated 'curve' is actually a spline, there is no way to get a radius because none exist.

You may be able to obtain approx radii by sketching over sections of the 'curve' with a true radius and then measuring that.

I have never used a digitizer with SW.
 
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