Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
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I am lofting a round profile with several guide curves, but am having problems with the surface tangency. I seem to get 'edges' where the guide curves are; how can I smoothe these to get the right shape?
Any tips on how to control surfaces in lofts would be helpful:)
Thank you!
Any tips on how to control surfaces in lofts would be helpful:)
Thank you!






RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
Can't possibly get edges then.
Remember...
"If you don't use your head,
your going to have to use your feet."
RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
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Scott Baugh, CSWP

3DVision Technologies
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RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
And I can't use a centre line loft as I don't want a constant shape. Picture a loft between two circles where you need guide curves to create a convecs profile (like Norman Foster's latest building in London 'the gerkin') -and no; I can't revolve the part as the base shape is oval).
Thank you for all the replies so far:) :) :)
RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
Or you could sweep in the direction of your loft using guide curves. I do this a lot with elliptical profiles for custom ergonomic grip/handle designs. It takes a while to tinker with it to get the geometry you need, but tends to be a very reliable way to get tough forms created. You can even sweep one half the ellipse first and follow with the other half after--then knit the surfaces to one another to make sure they're tangent. I did this for the grip of the product rendered on my (temporary) home page (link in sig). Maybe that would work in your case.
Obviously, I don't know if this would work for you, but SolidWorks normally gives several ways to do something--this could be an option.
Jeff Mowry
Industrial Designhaus, LLC
http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com
RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

3DVision Technologies
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
When in doubt, always check the help
RE: Surface tangency in lofts; SolidWorks