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Split mould for part that is not in a single plane

Split mould for part that is not in a single plane

Split mould for part that is not in a single plane

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Hello

I was attempting to model a split mould for a 3d wing- which is, a 2d profile swept on a 3d spline. Simple variant of this would be a drooping wing on a glider.

OK, so for the most part it seems split moulds are defined by building the 3d model, and the billet, then subtracting out the model from the billet, and then using a cut plane to split the billet in half. But, this doesnt work for an object such as a drooped wing, since neither the leading nor trailing edge falls in a single plane. Maybe I can do an extruded cut using the 3d spline, but that spline is not contained in the derrived part created in the subtraction (so far as I can tell).

Any pointers are appreciated-
Regards,
R

RE: Split mould for part that is not in a single plane

You should be able to see the spline.  If not you can always copy it back into the Combined body.  Then use the spline to create a surface and use the surface to split your billet.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com

RE: Split mould for part that is not in a single plane

Create a zero-offset surface from the wing and add a Radiated Surface which extends beyond the mould plate, then use that as the cutting tool.

cheers

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