Hello Everyone
I have been tasked with putting a design on a pistol grip, but the pattern and surface are not easy shapes. This design is widely used so I know there is a way, but I dont have an idea how to do it. I attached a picture and and a pretty common grip design to give everyone an idea of what I am talking about. I have tried a wrap on each of the three surfaces but I am unable to create anything that looks close to the picture.
Thank You for any input and time in this matter.
Do you really need to model the knurling? Solidworks has a texture for knurling.
Do you mean applying an image on the surface as in a picture? How will that show up in a 2D or when it goes to be made?
in the 2D drawing you can apply a hatch and note describing the pattern you want applied.
as for it being made, it depends on how it will be made. the texture only NEEDS to modeled when it will be "printed" in one of the additive maufacturing processes. if it is to be machined or molded, they can work off of the drawing.
Correct the texture would only show on a shaded image, on the drawing you only need to call out the knurl and show the hatch pattern;
Example, "PITCH 0.8 RAISED DIAMOND KNURL" and should show the hatch pattern in the orientation you want the diamonds to go.
That is what I was thinking, but I am rather new with soildworks. I havent had alot of time to play with the library, so where can I find the knurling/checkering pattern?
You will need to modify an appearance to get the knurl patteren and have real view on. On the drawing you just need to add a hatch pattern
Well I understand for making a mold that the note will work, but the higher ups want to have a 3D print made up before making the mold. How can I upload the pattern onto the part so the 3d print will show up? This is new for our company and myself so any advice will be great.
Unfortunately for the 3D print you will need to model the knurl. This is complex on a round surface and even more on your curvy shape. You should be able to find some examples by searching "Knurl" in the search box above.
well that stinks but thank for the advice and area to look.
Unfortunately for the 3D print you will need to model the knurl. This is complex on a round surface and even more on your curvy shape. You should be able to find some examples by searching "Knurl" in the search box above.