Creating a conical extrusion
Creating a conical extrusion
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I have a profile that I want the end to tmper down by 30%. The general shape of the feature is circular. I am trying to add the taper to the end. The feature is basically a thin walled tube with a 15% opening. I have tried the protrude with a draft, which isn't correct, and doesn't work. Any suggestions from the experts out there.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.





RE: Creating a conical extrusion
A) Extrude a cylinder, chamfer the one end, and then use thin wall.
B) If it has a cylindrical axis, create a revolved protrusion and have your taper built into the profile.
C) Try creating a loft.
One of the above 3 methods should work for you.
--Scott
For some pleasure reading, try FAQ731-376
RE: Creating a conical extrusion
another solution might be:
- sketch on x/z plane --> circle with OD of small side
- parallel plane to x/z plane with distance = tube length
- sketch on that new plane --> circle with OD of wide side
center should be that of small circle
- sketch on y/z plane --> line from mid small to mid big circle
(seen as vertical lines)
-- function --> swept surface
--> multiple path an cross sections
--> select the line that connects both circles
--> accept
--> NEXT
--> select both circles
--> preview
--> select open ends
--> finish
-- function --> Thicken
-- select the just created surface
--> key in the wall thicknes (distance)
--> direction --> either inward or outward
--> finish
-- possible --> hide all sketches/surfaces
drawback: the tube is somewhat 'bottle-shaped'
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RE: Creating a conical extrusion
a picture of the outcome little bit enhanced
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