I'm struggling to create an accurate surface from intersecting curves and hope you can help. We created two sets of cross-sectional curves in the x and y direction of a part using a CMM machine. Now I need to create a surface, extend that surface out on each edge, and thicken it. Using Boundary Surface I'm able to select the curves in one direction, and with lots of massaging, create a poorly modeled surface that I can't modify. When I try to insert the second set of curves in Direction 2 I get **error** ImportedCurvexx.
I've brought the curves in as IGES and Parasolid with the same results. I can also bring these in as sketches, but I'm unable to manipulate the curves because I need to maintain the dimensional accuracy. The screenshot below shows the sketches from the top view. These curves are fairly flat.
Am I using the right command? Does this require some in-depth modeling knowledge? Thanks.
At first glance I would say a boundary surface is the best bet. Is it possible that due to rounding or conversion the curves don't actually intersect? That would cause problems for a boundary surface.