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Detailing Rhino Models

Detailing Rhino Models

Detailing Rhino Models

(OP)
Another poser for the masses: I've been asked about detailing some parts for manufacture, which were created in Rhino. Some are quite free-form and organic, while others are flat with radii on the corners. Client wants to have a functioning model made for approval.

Trouble is that so far it seems the radii aren't true radii and even things that look like straight lines are actually not dead straight. I presume this is due to Rhino being surfaces-based, so my question is whether there is a way of converting the supplied models to something more usable, or if we're looking at re-modelling to get some more usable data to create drawings from?

Not my normal area, so general comments welcome. Apologies for being woolly, but it's only initial interest at this stage.

RE: Detailing Rhino Models

I have not used Rhino.
I find it easier, and usually quicker, to contact the mfr for models/drawings or start from scratch.

Chris
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RE: Detailing Rhino Models

(OP)
In this case there is no manufacturer, as these are all parts designed from scratch. I hesitate to say it, but I think starting from scratch may actually be the way this goes.

RE: Detailing Rhino Models

How is the part going to be made? Are lines being straight and planes being flat critical for function? You may only need to tweak a couple of parts of the model. Organic shapes are nearly impossible to replicate in another package. For may parts that are very organic I only call out a handful of features to actually measure. I hope this helps.

Rob Stupplebeen
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RE: Detailing Rhino Models

(OP)
Probably not critical, no, but the end client is a pretty big name, so it does need to be right.

There will have to be a combination of manufacturing methods: our client is a model-maker, looking to make a 1:1 scale model. I can't actually give out too much detail about the design, but I suspect there will be a mix of machining, possibly from MDF or something similar to replicate a divider type panel, which can be trimmed, plus something to replicate plastic panels. Think furniture.

I think ultimately the supplied model is not ready for manufacture; rather it's a good visual representation of what they're looking for, so will need re-working.

Interesting feedback, thanks guys.

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