Create a funnel contour

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I’m trying to create a funnel contour (see attached model). The intent is to extrude the inner circle (100 segments) through the block, then pull the inner circle down half-way, forming a funnel shape with the outer circle. I was actually able to do something similar previously, but I don’t seem to be able to repeat the process successfully.
Funnel-Block.skp (61.5 KB)

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Use the Move tool to lower the inner circle. Press Alt before the move to engage Auto fold.

100 is probably way too many segments for most applications.

-Gully

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Perhaps,

Shep

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Shep,

I’ve been able to duplicate your construction; is there a way to smooth the interior of the funnel section, removing the segment lines?

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Just select them, right click and use soften/smooth edges.

Shep

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Selecting 100 could take awhile; there’s no short-cut?

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Just drag a selection box around them.

Shep

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Thanks Shep, worked like a charm.

Also thanks Gully_Foyle for the “Alt” key tip.

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I’m totally new and don’t understand how you made this cube to begin with let alone how to make the funnel. I want to make a funnel that is square on one end and round on the other.

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Like this?

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-Gully

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Thanks, It would have taken me forever to figure that out. Years maybe. :wink:

And I 'm guessing that after you get this done you can use offset to add wall thickness?

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Not really. More like make a copy of the surface, scale it down along Red and Green, and place the copy inside the original. Alternatively, you can use the Joint Push/Pull extension by Fredo6, available from SketchUcation.

-Gully