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Complexe Surface to Solid

Question asked by Olivier Miguel on May 7, 2013
Latest reply on May 7, 2013 by Alin Vargatu

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Hi everyone,

It's been a few days now that I'm trying to solve this problem and since I didn't figured it out yet I desperately need help. The file was originally in .stl format and I was able to create a surface on solidworks with it. Now I'm stuck with this very complex surface that I need to make a solid with. I tried the thicken feature but it doesn't work. I'll attach the file like that you guys can give it a try. I need to keep all the definition of the surface so smoothing out areas isn't really an option.

Thank you for your time.

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Alin Vargatu May 7, 2013 1:54 PM

If you intend to create a solid with a uniform thickness it will not work. Otherwise, yes, it is possible,

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Olivier Miguel @ Alin Vargatu on May 7, 2013 2:00 PM

That's ok. I'll try without having a uniform thickness. So how would I get it into a solid?

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Jerry Brian @ Olivier Miguel on May 7, 2013 2:19 PM

Just a comment: The level of accuracy and detail for a model of this size is really high !!!

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Alin Vargatu @ Olivier Miguel on May 7, 2013 2:23 PM

There are various ways to get a solit. In this case you should start by completely enclosing a volume with surface bodies and thicken the result.

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Olivier Miguel @ Alin Vargatu on May 7, 2013 3:23 PM

I tried making a closed volume with the Filled Surface feature but once I'm done selecting all the edges for the surface to be enclosed with and press ok I get this message: "The fill surface cannot be merged into the adjacent surfaces. This may be because the other surfaces intersect."

Now I looked for intersection surfaces but cannot find any. The other solution would be if I create the filled surface bit by bit but that would take forever. Is there another way?

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Alin Vargatu @ Olivier Miguel on May 7, 2013 5:15 PM

Create the surface bit by bit. It will not take that long.

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Alin Vargatu May 7, 2013 5:16 PM

One more thing. Run Import Diagnostics on the imported body. There are topological errors there that need to be fixed before going to the next step.

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Alin Vargatu May 7, 2013 1:54 PM
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If you intend to create a solid with a uniform thickness it will not work. Otherwise, yes, it is possible,
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- Olivier Miguel @ Alin Vargatu on May 7, 2013 2:00 PM
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  That's ok. I'll try without having a uniform thickness. So how would I get it into a solid?
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  - Jerry Brian @ Olivier Miguel on May 7, 2013 2:19 PM
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    Just a comment: The level of accuracy and detail for a model of this size is really high !!!
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    There are various ways to get a solit. In this case you should start by completely enclosing a volume with surface bodies and thicken the result.
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    - Olivier Miguel @ Alin Vargatu on May 7, 2013 3:23 PM
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      I tried making a closed volume with the Filled Surface feature but once I'm done selecting all the edges for the surface to be enclosed with and press ok I get this message: "The fill surface cannot be merged into the adjacent surfaces. This may be because the other surfaces intersect."
      
      Now I looked for intersection surfaces but cannot find any. The other solution would be if I create the filled surface bit by bit but that would take forever. Is there another way?
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      - Alin Vargatu @ Olivier Miguel on May 7, 2013 5:15 PM
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        Create the surface bit by bit. It will not take that long.
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Alin Vargatu May 7, 2013 5:16 PM
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One more thing. Run Import Diagnostics on the imported body. There are topological errors there that need to be fixed before going to the next step.
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