modeling honeycomb core in solidworks
modeling honeycomb core in solidworks
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I need to model honeycomb core material for a composite panel. Whats thee best way to model this. I planeed to make a aprrox 4 X 8 foot "solid" of the core, by making a solid plate and then adding a pattern of cutouts. I would then trim this solid for the core shape needed.
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RE: modeling honeycomb core in solidworks
How is the actual honeycomb constructed? Bent strips glued or fastened together, interlocking straight strips, etc.
What is it's shape?
If the honeycomb is only for appearance, then a texture could be used on a solid rectangular slab. However in the drawings a honeycomb hatch or fill pattern would have to be used.
RE: modeling honeycomb core in solidworks
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RE: modeling honeycomb core in solidworks
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RE: modeling honeycomb core in solidworks
RE: modeling honeycomb core in solidworks
To model a hexagonal cut-out, you must create two hexagons diagonally next to each other. You can now create a linear array. You may have to add a hexagon at the end of the process to complete the pattern. This gives you a nice hexagonal pattern, suitable for modeling an off-the-shelf hexagonal patterned material. If you are performing a manufacturing operation on the hexagons, you will need more detail. The patterning should still work.
A pattern of hexagons is probably not that hard a hit on your performance. Curves are worse. If you plan to click on an object while in transparent mode, the hexagons are going to drive you nuts. Having a non-hexagon configuration will save you and your co-workers much grief.
Do you really need to see hexagons on the drawings? If not, consider modeling the top and bottom panels the way they are seen, and modeling the core as a solid with a very low density.
JHG
RE: modeling honeycomb core in solidworks
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