creating a solid body from surface 1

[andrewkeisler]

I have tried the thicken feature with no luck . Can anyone help? Thanks, Andrew

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

A little bit more information would be helpful.
Are you getting an error message? If so, what does it say?
The problem is more than likely related to minimum curvature.
Can you create & thicken other simple planar surfaces?

 

[andrewkeisler]

Well sorry about that. I thought I had attached my solidworks part file... which I cannot figure out how to do.

Can you shoot me your email in a PM and let me send you the file?

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

There is no PM at Eng-Tips.

To post a file, use the ...or upload your file to ENGINEERING.com link below the Reply box.

 

[ctopher]

Knitt the enclosed surfaces, select create solid.
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[andrewkeisler]

How about this! It didn't make the part but it seems to be that it was already knitted togeather.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

What are you trying to thicken?
Running the Import Diagnostics on the STEP file fixed the 6 gaps & faulty face, and created a solid.

 

[andrewkeisler]

Wow, thanks for the help guys. That was easy enough! I'm new to solidworks but pretty darn efficient in cad/cam programs such as mastercam. Solidworks is kicking my butt as of now!

 

[JMirisola]

andrewkeisler,
Go through the tutorials. They'll help you out immensely.

Jeff Mirisola
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