Modeling tubes, underhood etc...

[partmodeling]

I've got a general question regarding modeling tubes.. such as A/C lines, hoses etc. Would one begin at 0,0,0 and create an upper level asy and constrain in car position and begin modeling in car that way? Also, for tubes and etc, I think GSD would be the best way to get guide curves for a multi-section solid???

Just curious...

 

[jackk]

Many ways to model tubes and hoses (with constant radius), including

- GSD Swept surface (easier than Multi-Section)
- Part Design Rib
- Tubing workbench

Working with car coordinates makes sense. Might want to use External References (contextual links) to copy points and lines from parts the tubes are being attached to.

 

[Azrael]

It all depends on the shape. I can recommend to use "polyline" where you can set the bend radius in each point and then follow up with a "Swep" with type set to "circle" and the subtype set to "center and radius", the polyline will there be the center and you just need to set the radius

 

[partmodeling]

yeah, I was thinking of external references also, that way I'd have something to reference back to. I was mainly thinking of modeling an exhaust system. Using the block as the so called anchor point (once the decking/load is figured out from the roll study, these points shouldn't move). Use the anchor point and work from there... switching from GSD to Part Design and vice versa... Correct?

 

[Azrael]

Both polyline and swep are in GSD so no jumping there, when you are finished swith to part designer and use thick surf.

 

[partmodeling]

use the thk surface to ensure equal wall thicknesses of the tubes correct? I guess alot will depend on what the end result needs to be...

Thanks for all the replies...

 

[ferdo]

Hi,

http://www.2htts.com/CATBlog/index.php?itemid=19&catid=4

Of course you can create your own PowerCopy.

And you can mix toolbars from one workbench to another if you have the necessary license.

Regards
Fernando