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How to find sphere diameter?

How to find sphere diameter?

How to find sphere diameter?

(OP)
I have 3 surfaces in assembly ,and I need to find size of sphere that is tangent to this 3 colored non planar surfaces.Size of sphere is of course in function of where the tangent point.



RE: How to find sphere diameter?

Apply a "3 face" type face blend, then section the model at the desired location and measure.

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RE: How to find sphere diameter?

The image looks like a turbine with thin blades.
I imagine that the question is :" what is the largest mill to fit in between?"
If you can reverse the volume, subtract the turbine from a cylinder, then you can run the analysis "Check wall thickness":
It has an analysis method of "filling the volume with spheres of the largest possible size".

Regards,
Tomas

RE: How to find sphere diameter?

(OP)
Thank you guys for your suggestions!Actually I needed to find place with min sphere dia.

RE: How to find sphere diameter?

-and that is exactly what the "Check wall thickness" is intended to do.


Regards,
Tomas

RE: How to find sphere diameter?

The check wall thickness tool mentioned by Toost is a good way to get what you want. If you create a 3 face blend as mentioned in my previous post, you could use the "minimum radius" analysis tool or some other curvature analysis tool.

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RE: How to find sphere diameter?

(OP)
Both methods include dynamic mouse pointing (minimum radius,Check wall thickness) how do I find the exact spot where the ball lies?

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