using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
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i have the following question.
im designing a rounded cap to a quadrangle shaped device with two rounded sides.
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something like this : (_)
i tried sketching the cross section in the center (symmetrical axis) and a thin quardangle of the same thickness at the side of the device. Preferably I would like to use a curve along the center line and the curved outside of the device as a leader for this shape.
I've tried several different ways and also simplified the geometric restrictions by using straight leaders but can't get the tool to work. any suggestions?
Thanks a lot for your help,
Jan
im designing a rounded cap to a quadrangle shaped device with two rounded sides.
_
something like this : (_)
i tried sketching the cross section in the center (symmetrical axis) and a thin quardangle of the same thickness at the side of the device. Preferably I would like to use a curve along the center line and the curved outside of the device as a leader for this shape.
I've tried several different ways and also simplified the geometric restrictions by using straight leaders but can't get the tool to work. any suggestions?
Thanks a lot for your help,
Jan





RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
is this what you want :
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If yes, use a swept protrusion with the contour of the base for the path and a closed profile for the section (2 arcs and two thickness segments).
HTH
Fred
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
wow! that's simple never thought of this -- very elegant solution
dy
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
should have uploaded some pics right away to make my point clearer. here is a pic of the basic shape of the device.
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basically I want to create some kind of hood with the same constant thickness of this frame. it should be rounded and preferably tangential to the device. something like this:
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as you can see I managed to construct a bluesurf for the center parts. the edges proove to be even more complicated. I'm pretty sure that there must be an easier way to solve this.
once again thanks a lot for your help
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
except for the corners (how should they look) is this wanted:
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dy
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
which tools did you use to achieve this?
Thx,
Jan
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
simple: Protrusion and RevolvedProtrusion. The file is here (V14):
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dy
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
I guess I should have gone to bed earlier yesterday...hehe....not thaaat hard to think of but thanks a lot for leading me the right (well easiest) way...
Jan
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
when you have a webkey you might have a look at the
ugs bbsnotes.ugs.com and get into the binaries section.
The thread that might be of interest is:
Lofted protrusion with degenerate surface
Possible you can pick up some ideas
I can't read the file -- lack of V17
dy
RE: using the bluesurf tool in solid edge
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