creating loft like a snail
creating loft like a snail
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I'm trying to create a snail shape with a smaller ellipse on the inside of tapered helix and lofting to a larger ellipse on the outside of the helix. Thought I'd try to loft the two ellipses using the tapered helix as a guide.... it's not working. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I've attached the part file which I'm working with. Thanks much for any suggestions.






RE: creating loft like a snail
Not knowing what your end goal is, that's about all I can offer.
RE: creating loft like a snail
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It's not the same as what you're doing, but some of the techniques can be used.
What I noticed in your file is that the pierce relationship in your large ellipse isn't really connecting to your helical curve. Consider selecting your curve, converting it to a composite curve, hiding the helix, and then creating your sketch planes and ellipses. Also, the loft will intersect itself (I think)--which could be a problem. Try creating it as a surface (which still may be a problem).
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
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RE: creating loft like a snail
thus causing issues.
thanks for posting that part Jeff... interesting little piece.
I'll keep pluggin away at it......
John
RE: creating loft like a snail
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
What did you dream? It's all right--we told you what to dream.
--Pink Floyd, Welcome to the Machine
RE: creating loft like a snail
You may get a better idea of how to model this from Mike J. Wilsons site and his one surface wonders. I think the way he did the rose or cool whip could apply to the snail idea.
You can pick up the part files here:
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Best Regards,
Jon Knabenschuh
Gemini CAD Solutions
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