Need help punching pattern into cylindrical object
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@jql said:
You've simplified the hole's geometry to a plane. That simplifies everything but doesn't bend the shape as it should. So there's no actual aproximation to what it is in reality and in my opinion doesn't solve the true issue in discussion.
However if it fits your objectives it's a perfect solution and congratulations are in order.
Even so, you could try this plugin here:
yes exactly you are right... every time I would bend the geometry in the dome it would pull the edges and distort the thickness. Maybe this plugin would have worked, I will investigate it further and thanks for the suggestion!
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@maclee said:
...With your method, I couldn't smooth the edges at the end like you did, it just distorted all the cutouts... any suggestions? The file is 22M yikes! Here is the link if that helps: https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9kzyhuvujywxho/pattern_v11_final.skp?dl=0
A huge thanks to you for your help and sharing ideas! I would never have even gotten this close without it!
Lee
Here is my model. Hopefully it will help your process.
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@jql said:
...http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=61363
Ooo, forgot about Flowify.
This was much easier.Model with step by step attached.
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@boofredlay said:
@jql said:
...http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=61363
Ooo, forgot about Flowify.
This was much easier.Model with step by step attached.
Awesome thanks! I did find a few issues with my model and started over and this time the alignment was perfect. Thanks for your help, I just sent it to the 3D printer and he said the file was good. PHEW! So excited to see the results. I realize this isn't something most people will need but it will be a huge thing for me. (long story what it is, not sure if people would be that interested!)
Thanks again, I really appreciate your help, that video was great and it was also super helpful seeing your file.
Lee
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Happy to help and I learned a bit too.
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