Help modeling part
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Topic: Help modeling part
Posted By: mmaurigi
Subject: Help modeling part
Date Posted: 11.May.2015 at 15:50
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I'm creating a 3D model of an LMI chemical feed pump. The pump has a fitting on top which has a knob show in the attached photo. The knob has a teardrop shape and curves in two directions. If anyone can help me model this knob or give me some suggestions, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.  |
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 11.May.2015 at 16:04
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You'll need to create the profile of the knob looking at it from the end. Extrude it. To get the curved face use the Slice command and an arc (Object or Surface option should work). ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 11.May.2015 at 16:17
 Something kind of like this. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 11.May.2015 at 16:21
 Or more like this. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: mmaurigi
Date Posted: 11.May.2015 at 16:26
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John: That looks great. I've created the profile and extruded the teardrop shape. The problem I'm having is using the slice command with the arc. When I use the Slice command all it does and slice the teardrop in half. I don't get the contour change that I need. |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 11.May.2015 at 16:50
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You must have the arc in the wrong position relative to the model. Change it. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: mmaurigi
Date Posted: 11.May.2015 at 17:34
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Got it! Thanks so much for all your help! |