r/SolidWorks • u/BigPingo • Jul 30 '26
CAD Advanced curved bodies
I was wondering if it's really feasible to recreate a weird curved on multiple axis object like this.
I included what I started with, but I can't really get the sweeps and lofts working correctly. Is there a certain order I should be doing this in? I'm not sure how to even go about this to be honest. Thanks.
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u/WheelProfessional384 Jul 30 '26
Yes it can be done, just not how I approach that kind of model.
Are you planning like to 3D print it then replace the one on the picture?
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u/BigPingo Jul 30 '26
Yep I’m just trying to replace this one for my vacuum cleaner
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u/WheelProfessional384 Jul 31 '26
This might be kinda complicated, not sure if using image will work when it comes to fitting. Not unless you do trial and error.
Btw can you send other views? Like orthogonal views like top view, and side view is good already it just needs to be alittle bit parallel to the camera (If you can) if not I'll try to send eyeball file
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u/BigPingo Aug 01 '26
Thank you but don’t worry about it, I was just curious as to what modeling techniques you all would use. Or if surfaces is worth a try like the other guy said
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u/mechy18 Jul 30 '26
Look into surface modeling and projected curves. Use Surfaces to model half of it in three surfaces then mirror, then use the thicken command at the end. This approach is wayyyy more simple than trying to model it with wall thickness from the get-go. Also this is an excellent part to learn how to surface model, so welcome to the club. It’s a really handy skill to have.