Variable offset
Variable offset
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Hello,
Is it possible to thicken (or offset or a variable fillet) a surface to generate a varing thickness.
For example, Generate a wedge shape off of a rectangular surface.
I referred to a simple example here, but i am trying to do this on a wavy irregular shaped surface.
Thanks
BT
Is it possible to thicken (or offset or a variable fillet) a surface to generate a varing thickness.
For example, Generate a wedge shape off of a rectangular surface.
I referred to a simple example here, but i am trying to do this on a wavy irregular shaped surface.
Thanks
BT
~ BT






RE: Variable offset
Rob Stupplebeen
RE: Variable offset
Dan
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RE: Variable offset
A surface is considered to have 2-degree of freedom. When you say variable offset, you need to define what such a variable offset is.
If I were you, I would create a second surface based on similar design intent that is used for the 1st surface. Then create a solid body from them.
Good luck!
RE: Variable offset
Alternatively, you can offset a surface, and then rotate the newly offseted surface body to create a curvy "wedge". From there, you can create so called "variable" offset if you will.
Best regards,
RE: Variable offset
I could find a little time saver. I offset the original twice. Once with min thickness & another with max thickness of the wedge. Now lofted between the first edge of the (1st offset)to the 2nd edge of the second offset. used the surface edge as a guide curve
~ BT
RE: Variable offset
Rob Stupplebeen