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Cast Iron Pan - Modeling Method

Cast Iron Pan - Modeling Method

Cast Iron Pan - Modeling Method

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I am reverse-engineering a cast iron pan and the handle has some semi-complicated curves. Wondering what the best method of modeling this would be. Loft with guide curves? Sweep with guide curves?





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RE: Cast Iron Pan - Modeling Method

(OP)
I will try that approach. Thank you!

RE: Cast Iron Pan - Modeling Method

The best way to do this as I look at my cast iron pan is as follows.

If there is symmetry always cut it in half. I.E. If you put a horizontal plane down the center of the handle is the top and bottom symmetrical? Its best to surface a symmetric feature and then mirror that to create the whole thing.

I have designed several hand remotes this way and it works best to do guide curves and section lines, kind of like when lofting the hull of a boat.

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