I have a basic question about using a profile and path on a swept surface cut. I cant seem to get the endpoint of the path to land in the same spot as the start.
Is there a better way to control both the start and end point? I have included images to help explain.
Thanks !
OVERALL SWEEP
TOP EDGE
BOTTOM EDGE - As you can see its not lining up with the sketch I created to mimic the original profile used for the sweep
SETTINGS
Hi Jeremy,
Without a guide curve it is likely to do that. What I've done in situations like this is to create first an asymmetrical fillet on the intended chamfer edge to create your split lines. With these newly created edges you can then create a swept surface (or boundary) and then use that new surface to Replace the existing fillet faces (if Replace doesn't work extend new swept surf and then use as a cut.)
Have not yet tried SW2017 Chamfer on this situation but should make for less features to get there.
Mark
Thanks Mark, That process worked great!
In your case best solution is Chamfer with setting distance-distance not angle-distance. But when you need it for more comlicated profile then you should use guide curves.
Thanks Danute, unfortunately the chamfer feature isnt available with surfaces in 2016.
Hi Jeremy,
Without a guide curve it is likely to do that. What I've done in situations like this is to create first an asymmetrical fillet on the intended chamfer edge to create your split lines. With these newly created edges you can then create a swept surface (or boundary) and then use that new surface to Replace the existing fillet faces (if Replace doesn't work extend new swept surf and then use as a cut.)
Have not yet tried SW2017 Chamfer on this situation but should make for less features to get there.
Mark