I am currently trying to model a kind of grill net which is shaped with a curve surface defined by a spline which is revolved around an axis using surface.
This one have holes in a pattern way. Those holes can be done from an extrude features but I need those extrude to be perpendicular/normal to the surface. So far I success to make some holes but they don't follow the curvature of the shape on the curved part.
Any how I can do this ?
Hi Laurent,
If you convert this to a sheet metal part, you have the option to create a normal cut and also link it to the thickness.
Best,
Iain
This isn't a Sheet Metal Compatible design and would be made in a stamping process during manufacturing. There is a chance that you could use the Swept Flange Feature, but you would need to leave a gap and a center hole...
If you create it as a surface model, add the holes, then "Thicken" the surface, the holes on the curved faces will be normal/perpendicular, but you will run into issues if they cross the edge -
todd
Laurent, I'm not sure if you can use this same approach but I tried what your asking for using the "Wrap" feature and it seems to do what you want ...
Holes on a flat plane (Not normal to the surface)
Same sketch used, but used the "Wrap" feature instead with a Deboss to extrude through the material ... (Holes end up normal to the surface)
Can you attach your *.sldprt file here?