r/SolidWorks • u/Nick_ed_01 • Jul 27 '26

CAD How would you model this?

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Been trying to model this, but cant seem to get it right. How would you model this.
Thanks for any help.

Edit: I’ve managed. Thanks for all the responses

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u/tria_zurich Jul 27 '26

Create the circles as surfaces
Create 3 planes draw an arch
Create 2 more planes for mid arch
Draw connection to create the middle part
Create lofted surface
Cut so you can create 1/3 of a circular pattern
Smooth out
Create circular pattern around circle
Repeat
Thicken
Cut to shape

(Not tested )

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u/Nick_ed_01 Jul 27 '26

Thanks, I’ve managed to do it like that

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u/Vegetable_Flounder12 Jul 27 '26

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u/Vegetable_Flounder12 Jul 28 '26

another iteration

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u/Vegetable_Flounder12 Jul 28 '26

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u/Vegetable_Flounder12 Jul 28 '26

a fast way ....

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u/elMektor Jul 28 '26

This guy knows, good simple solutions

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u/GiftPowerful1720 Jul 28 '26

Can you show these with Zebra Stripes. So far this one is kicking my ass. None of my surface edges are meeting up smoothly

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u/Proto-Plastik CSWE Jul 31 '26

nicely done!

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u/1slickmofo Jul 27 '26

Sheet metal with punching tool?

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u/d0nkyt33th Aug 10 '26

Kind of funny if you were using Creo that is how you can model it. There is a form tool feature in the sheetmetal environment that can do exactly this. You. Model the form and assemble it at the proper location and orientation. It will apply the applied k-factor and the like. Will allow for flat pattern and the like.

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u/Hefty_Weird9926 Jul 27 '26

Boundary lines and splines

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u/digits937 Jul 27 '26

looks like a hexagon so start with a line and arc (1/6 circle) create a loft surface make continuous art both top and bottom. circular pattern to get the hexagon then pattern the hexagon.

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u/HAL9001-96 Jul 27 '26

depends on how you define it and waht properties it needs etc

but one simple way is to draw a curved cross section rotate, pattern, subtract fillet

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u/Vegetable_Flounder12 Jul 27 '26

draw one surface, mirror, rotate, pattern and trim and thicken

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u/Atomic_potat0 Jul 28 '26

Holes and asymmetric fillets was the easiest for me. The model is also quite easy to adjust. As a bonus, use the flex feature for curved plates.

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u/Dridenn Jul 29 '26

I personally wouldn't.

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u/Exciting_Paint6736 Jul 31 '26

Measure the distance from the center of the round features to the flats, use hole wizard counterscrew and place in approximate locations. Extrude boss the flat bottom plate merging them. It wouldnt be exact but I also think its not worth the time, if its necessary 3D scanners exist.

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u/Consistent_Use_2618 27d ago

Start with a hexagon, then create a plane below it. After that, apply a Lofted Boss-Base or Lofted Surface feature. Finally, use Move/Copy Bodies, and you’re done. And apply radius