I want to taper a curve from 3/8” to 1/8” along a curve. What tool and or method should be used?
Tapered radius.skp (61.1 KB)
I have attached an example
Thanks
I would apply the “Dave Method” and make a large version of the component (1000x) and then use Loft Along Path from Curviloft to create the geometry. Here I made a copy of the arcs and the curve. The resulting geometry can then be combined with the rest of the geometry in the component.
Another option would be to use Extrude Edges by Rails in TIG’s Extrusion Tools set.
What is this thing supposed to be? Is it for 3D printing?
Dave
That is the back end of a hand plane and it will be cast in bronze. I am not sure if I will be 3D printed for the foundry or if I will be making the pattern in wood. I am hoping to have a foundry that will use lost wax if possible and then it will be 3D printed. If sand cast I need to see what the foundry requirements are.
Really appreciate your fast response. Time to learn how to use a new tool.
Thanks
Jeff
Interesting. At least while you are working on it I would suggest modeling as if inches were meters to avoid the tiny faces issue.
Yes of course, I am an occasional SketchUp user and need to remember that!
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You might consider approaching the modeling of this thing a little differently. I decided to have a go at it. I modeled the radiused part first and then added geometry to make half of the thing.
Then I added half the recess feature on the heel.
For the U-shaped recess I drew a “cutter” volume and used Trim from Bool Tools 2 (or Eneroth Solid Tools) to cut away the waste. After that I made a flipped copy and joined the two solid objects into one.
I didn’t make the curve on the tow end exactly the same as your but that could be modified easily enough.
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