Model radial slot X,Y,Z
Model radial slot X,Y,Z
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Need assistance in modeling a radial cut in which the part is stationary and the cutter moves in the X,Y,Z directions. I have tried lofting and sweeping cuts which both work, but the side walls are not straight. See example.






RE: Model radial slot X,Y,Z
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RE: Model radial slot X,Y,Z
RE: Model radial slot X,Y,Z
There were other ways to do it, but i find when using the loft function, its best to increase the number of instances, and keep it simple. You will see that I patterend your shape through the 10.97 degrees from profile to profle, on 20 mil spacing. Then when doing the loft, i did the sides of the shape first, and then did the radius edge and used the sides as guide curves. That way there is very nice and exact geometry. Then i did an extrude up to the surface, and used it in a subtract. You can pattern this body all the way around your wheel and use all the bodies to do a subtract.
There are many ways to skin this cat. I did it a few quicker ways, but found that i liked the results of this way the best.
rfus
RE: Model radial slot X,Y,Z
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