Hello Forum,
I am trying to model a part that will eventually be 3D printed on an PLA printer. Using SW 2014.
Attached is the file. I need to bend the 3 pedals or ears up from the center slightly to make the
shape correctly. This was just a 2D sketch so I could get some help. Size and shapes are correct.
Thanks
Maybe this is supposed to be a sphere slice?
Yes, pretty much. I have to keep the center area flat, but I want the "pedals to gently curve, like you show. I had some success by making my main body thicker and then doing a two sided sweep cut. How did you do it?
EDIT
John Gaertner I add litlle description
1. Make sketch in top view
2 On side view extrude bended surface
3 Use top sketch (only 1/3) for trim surface
4. Add thickness
5 Make circular pattern
Its all
That is an elegant solution. I do not understand how you did it? Sorry. Here is several jpegs of what I did so far.
I edit post above
This case need forming tool, but is possible make this model much easier
Is this what you want? I do not have SWX 2014.