What does a fastened mate do in Onshape?

What does the mate connector tool do in Onshape?

This functionality is available on Onshape’s browser, iOS, and Android platforms. Mate connectors are local coordinate system entities located on or between parts or surfaces and used within a mate to locate and orient part or surface instances with respect to each other.

How many degrees of freedom does a fasten mate have?

You only need to use one Mate to define the degrees of freedom between two entities.

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Mates in Onshape & their Types [2020]

Do assemblies have reference planes in Onshape?

@james_close We do not allow planes in the Assembly however you can use mate connectors which can be added to the assembly origin. Hi, Thanks for the comment. You allow Parts, Sketches and Surfaces defined in a Part Studio to be Inserted to an Assembly.

What is a Revolute mate in Onshape?

Revolute Mate: Desktop. Mate two entities allowing rotational movement about the Z axis. ( Rz)

What is a planar mate?

Mate two entities allowing translational movement along the X axis and the Y axis, and rotational movement about the Z axis (Ty, Tx, Rz). Planar Mate: Desktop. Mate two entities allowing translational movement along the X axis and the Y axis, and rotational movement about the Z axis (Ty, Tx, Rz).