Tractrix Curve/Horn
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Hi everyone. Very new to SU.
I have been able to draw several items with no problem.
I am now trying model a tractrix horn. The profile has been calculated and successfully plotted with guide points. I have connected the GPs to create the tractrix curve. The top and bottom are flat and have the curve cut out. The sides extend from top to bottom along the tractrix flare. The sides start at 50.8mm and increase in height to 226mm.
I have tried several plugins and tools. My approach has been focused on push pull but unsuccessful so far. The sides are is aligning and mating correctly with the top.
I have attached the drawing and pictures
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tony
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You are amazing. Thank you so much. I have pulled my hair on this for weeks.
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Like this?
I just used the line tool to follow your guides.
then I welded the lines.
then I extruded the line straight down.
then I mirrored the line/vertical plane.
then i created a flat plane
then I grouped it.
then I rotated it into alignment with top guides
then I copied it down.
then I rotated it to match the bottom guides.
then I intersected all the geometry.
then I cleaned it up.
then I applied cadyou.com orange wood
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to follow my method you'll need some plugins.
weld. Rick Wilson - http://www.smustard.com/script/Weld
mirror. TIG - http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=276512#p276512
extrude edges TIG - http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=217663#p217663You're welcome. Never pull your hair out for weeks. Always come here and post. Someone will be around to help out soon.
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I had everything but the mirror. Thank you again. Incredibly helpful. Now I am making all the surfaces 18mm and adding some joining details.
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awesome... make sure to post updates.
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