6 Replies Latest reply on Jan 3, 2014 4:02 PM by Tom dunn

Complex Surface Help

Tim Tidwell Jan 5, 2014 9:17 PM

I am at my wits end on this one. I am a new user to solidworks so I am unaware of advanced surfacing techniques. I am trying to create a curved surface for the bottom of a skateboard I am designing. I have tried a few different techniques like boundary surfaces and freeforms with no luck. I need something to make the curvature smooth without messing up the edges. Could somebody please guide me towards what techniques I need to use to accomplish this? Thank You.

Attached is an example of what I am trying to accomplish and a few files of my board

Re: Complex Surface Help

1-4EQZK9 Sep 1, 2013 10:34 AM (in response to Tim Tidwell)

Hi Tim,

Start by building only half of it and in the end, mirror it. - this will make your problem easier.

Mark
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  Tim Tidwell Sep 7, 2013 4:49 PM (in response to 1-4EQZK9)
  
  Hey Mark,
  
  Thanks for the advice. I was able to solve the problem and achieve what I was looking for with a surface fill and plenty of guide curves. Only problem now is when I go to combine the new surface solid with the original solid I get an error saying "the operation could not be completed due to geometric conditions".
  
  I also noticed that my fill has some gaps although they are very small (<.001") this could be preventing the combine function. Any advice towards that?
  
  I uploaded the newest model of my board for reference.
  
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    Paul Salvador Sep 7, 2013 5:36 PM (in response to Tim Tidwell)
    
    Tim,.. from what I can view/see/read... the shared/same surface and edges of the two bodies is giving you problem with the combine... so, delete the surface on both bodies and knit the top/btm to form a solid.
    
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      Tim Tidwell Sep 7, 2013 8:56 PM (in response to Paul Salvador)
      
      I pretty much had to remodel the enitre part into only surfaces but that solution worked. Thank you very much
      
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        Paul Salvador Sep 7, 2013 9:16 PM (in response to Tim Tidwell)
        
        kewl,.. surfaces are your friend.. your board is better off created with them! cheers!
        
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Re: Complex Surface Help

Tom dunn Jan 3, 2014 4:02 PM (in response to Tim Tidwell)
Here is the part with a little tweak to make it a solid. Tom

board20b.SLDPRT.zip 1.7 MB
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