Need advice on how to aproach this problem

[phudge]

Hi, just practicing with solid edge so i decided to model a fan that i own because i thought it would be a good learning excersise, its going okay but i really need advice on how to model these molded plastic bit (see attachment to see what i mean) i was thinking using surface modeling and then somehow cut this detail in, but im not really sure how.

any advice would be great,
Cheers!

 

[cadman1964]

First, what version of solid edge you runing??

Solid Edge V20

 

[phudge]

Hi im running solid edge v18

Thank you!

 

[Gemnoc]

Is the vertical "border" plane parallel to the other side? If so, you wouldn't need surfacing tools, just a plain cut through everything, then reconstruct the smaller cylinder. I think it would be easier that way. Then, add the ribs with an array function (don't remember what's the exact name of the tool).

 

[phudge]

Hi Gemnoc, no the verticle border tapers in.

here is another pic of the fan,

http://www.prem-i-air.com/productLibrary/items/35/260_62223497.JPG

any other ideas would be greatly apreciated

Cheers