Easy solid model of Knurled Knob
Easy solid model of Knurled Knob
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How do I model a Knob so the cylindrical surface has a "diamond" knurl. I went to SW models and there is a model there with a Knurl made with a radial surface undercut, and its a really pain in the butt to do. Art L






RE: Easy solid model of Knurled Knob
Another option to model a knurl is to create a plane 45 deg to the head and do a sweep cut on that plane of a v-groove. pattern this sweep around the knob then do the same on the opposite angle. When modelling something like this, I recommend having a configuration with and without the knurl. Use the config with the knurl in the drawing, and the one without it in the assy.
RE: Easy solid model of Knurled Knob
RE: Easy solid model of Knurled Knob
RE: Easy solid model of Knurled Knob
See Jim Patricks model
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

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RE: Easy solid model of Knurled Knob
I posted this a while back and it seemed to be of some use. I also need to have photorealism often, and will export to dumb formats to save time after the real part has been finalized.
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(Not sure if the link above posted correctly.) Have fun modelling.
Jeff Mowry
Industrial Designhaus, LLC
http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com