Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
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What is the best way to model a ribbon cable which bends a couple of times back upon itself? Imagine folding a ribbon cable so that it travels perpendicular to it's origin, and then folding it perpendicular to itself again so that it is now traveling parallel to its original path.
I just can't get a smooth model.
I just can't get a smooth model.
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RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
I would use sweep.
Bradley
RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
Hope this has helped you.
RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
Sweeping a single cable/wire/circular profile would work for a wire, but how do I make it work for a flat ribbon?
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RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
Bradley
RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
I still think that you can create this using a sweep and then a linear pattern. 3D sketch may not be what your looking for but if you create your profile correctly sweep will work for this application.
To create the 45 degree bend you could create your ribbon wire as discussed above using a linear pattern. then cut the wire on a 45 degree then open a sketch on the cut face. Convert entities. Then create a sweep path to fold over itself.
I hope I explained that enough.
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RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
m60gunner
Your second post hit the nail on the head. Unless you need the fine detail of the wire ribs, the simplest way is to use a Sheet Metal part. A thread texture can be used to simulate the ribbed appearance (sort of) & the part file size will probably be a lot smaller. Also you will be able to flatten the cable should you need to.
Sure it can be done using Sweep but Sheet Metal will be a lot more practical & quicker.
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"CorBlimeyLimey", the sheet metal option seems to be the route that I will have to take.
I saw your file, Scott, and that's the extent to which I can do the sweep. Try making a 90 degree turn with it now. That's the problem.
I don't need the circular shape to show up in a detail drawing. Textures will work for me in the assembly. A totally flat plate will do. It just has to fold over to turn 90 degrees twice - just like a sheet of paper...fold one end so that is now at a 90 degree angle from the opposite end... now there will be a 45 degree fold
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RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
m60gunner was not asking about drawings, but you are correct ... you cannot show textures in drawings. Hopefully we will be able to in some future release.
BTW ... the method you describe will not sweep a true profile of the ribbon. If cut at 45° the wire section will become eliptical & the ribbon width will be "stretched". Probably good enough for what's needed though.
Actually I tried to do a true sweep of a folded ribbon & gave up after 1/2 hour. Made the same thing in Sheet Metal in less than 2 minutes!!
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You should receive it any time now.
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It is definitely a sweet assembly model and the drawings are looking good, too!
Thanks again!
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m60 said:
Which direction? I updated it so the ribbon doesn't pass within itself. See http://www.scottjbaugh.com/Design_Portfolio/SW%20M...
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RE: Part modeling - how do I create a bent ribbon cable?
Take a flat ribbon, lay it on your desk. Now take one end and fold it so that it is running perpendicular to the end that is still laying flat. Do not bend it up or down - bend it left or right. Kinda like dog-eared pages - folding the corner of a page down will give you the same bend that I am trying to.
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http://www.scottjbaugh.com/Design_Portfolio/SW%20M...
Is that what your looking for?
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Thanks!
Scott Baugh, CSWP
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Does anyone use Router? I'm curiuos if it does ribbon cables.
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Christopher Zona
Litens Automotive Partnership
Concord, Ontario, Canada