engmechs
Mechanical
- Apr 22, 2005
- 80
Hi all,
I am new to surfacing, & I had been given a task to trace an existing solid profile (plastic enclosure). It has basic layout (top & bottom cover). The model is in Iges & Stl format, & my challenge is to create a Mech dept. owned model from it.
My question is: what would be most effective way to reproduce the model in Pro e in a useable format, as the model is not really ready for tooling yet. (eg.. draft angle issue, distance between key pad holes are too close, …etc.)
I am familiar with 2 basic ways(surfacing, blending)
Some people like the first, while others like the second.
Is the above 2 methods comparable in terms of accuracy? Some people said that skinning produces more accurate profile, is that true?
Is there any more ways to create the model?
Plus, how do I scan the whole surfae of front cover & export it out for editing?
PLease shine some light on this for me.
Regards,
engmechs
I am new to surfacing, & I had been given a task to trace an existing solid profile (plastic enclosure). It has basic layout (top & bottom cover). The model is in Iges & Stl format, & my challenge is to create a Mech dept. owned model from it.
My question is: what would be most effective way to reproduce the model in Pro e in a useable format, as the model is not really ready for tooling yet. (eg.. draft angle issue, distance between key pad holes are too close, …etc.)
I am familiar with 2 basic ways(surfacing, blending)
Some people like the first, while others like the second.
Is the above 2 methods comparable in terms of accuracy? Some people said that skinning produces more accurate profile, is that true?
Is there any more ways to create the model?
Plus, how do I scan the whole surfae of front cover & export it out for editing?
PLease shine some light on this for me.
Regards,
engmechs