Extrude a shape thats a different size on both ends?
Extrude a shape thats a different size on both ends?
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I have a shape I need to extrude. The problem is that I need it to taper as it extrudes. For instance, picture a rectangular piece of tubing with very round corners, that is 2.0" x 1.45" on one end, I need to extrude this, about 6" in length, making both dimensions grow to 2.5" x 1.95" on the other end, so a half inch taper on each dimension.
How do I do a taper extrude like this? I'm using SW2004.
How do I do a taper extrude like this? I'm using SW2004.






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RE: Extrude a shape thats a different size on both ends?
A draft will get you really, really close but will not be exact because you are not using the dimensions intended by the design (it's that "design intent" thing). Imagine what the part would do if the length had to change.
With a loft you can change the length with a simple edit of the offset plane and the end dimensions would not change.
RE: Extrude a shape thats a different size on both ends?
So many ways to do things, so little time!
RE: Extrude a shape thats a different size on both ends?
Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.