U225X PUBLIC-SAFE CONVERSATION NOTE

RECORD: CHAT-0115
TOPIC: Constraining in SolidWorks
IMPORTED: 2026.04.16

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: how do i constrain these in solid works properly the plate is the first comp

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1. how do i constrain these in solid works properly the plate is the first comp

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. Got it — you’ve got a pin/rod going into a hole in a plate, and you want it constrained cleanly 👍 Here’s the correct / standard way to mate this in SolidWorks:. 🔩 1. Concentric Mate (THIS IS THE MAIN ONE) This aligns the rod with the hole. Do this: 1. Click Mate 2. Select: - The cylindrical face of the rod - The inside cylindrical face of the hole 3. Accept → this creates a Concentric mate 👉 Now the rod is aligned with the hole axis.. 📏 2. Control the Position (Depth) Right now the rod can still slide in/out — you need to lock that. Option A (Most common): Coincident - Select: - End face of rod - Outer face of plate - Set to Coincident 👉 This makes the rod flush with the plate. Option B: Distance (if you…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
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- *Do this:
- Click Mate
- Select:
- The cylindrical face of the rod
- The inside cylindrical face of the hole
- Accept → this creates a Concentric mate
- End face of rod
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