Make a slot in a tube
Make a slot in a tube
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Hi all,
I am trying to make a slot ninety degrees around a tube. To visualize it better, It is like if I drill a hole in the tube (going thru both walls) and then turning the tube ninety degrees to create the slot. I think the way to do it is by using the sweep tool, but I am not able to do it. Could someone help me?
I am trying to make a slot ninety degrees around a tube. To visualize it better, It is like if I drill a hole in the tube (going thru both walls) and then turning the tube ninety degrees to create the slot. I think the way to do it is by using the sweep tool, but I am not able to do it. Could someone help me?






RE: Make a slot in a tube
RE: Make a slot in a tube
RE: Make a slot in a tube
Another aproach would be to copy the outer surface of the tube (with an offset surface and offset=0), trim the surface to the shape of the slot, then cut the slot by thickening the surface.
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RE: Make a slot in a tube
If your slot has full-radius ends, I would cut your main path out along the axis of your tube. You'll want a plane centered in your notch area. Sketch a profile that will accommodate a full radius of your cut (if you're doing it that way) which would be greater than 90 degrees. Do a mid-plane cut, then give the corner surfaces a full-radius. The disadvantage to this method is that if you change your cut width, your full-radius will move your cut to something less or more than 90 degrees, so it's not the best method for editing--but it's the simplest to describe here.
Good luck.
Jeff Mowry
Industrial Designhaus, LLC
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RE: Make a slot in a tube
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