problem with solidify function

[boffin5]

I made a solid tube using the variable sweep function. This tube passes though a surface of revolution. When I try to use the 'solidify' function to trim the tube to the surface, the 'trouble shooter' popup appears, and the operation fails. There is a message saying, 'single edged curve' or something to that effect. Any words of wisdom out there?

 

[Guest0527211403]

It sounds as though the revolved surface does not completely intersect the sweep.

Does it point you to the edge in question?

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[boffin5]

It does completely intersect. I tried cutting the tube with a plane, and that works. But the revolved surface does not. I even tried making an extruded surface by using the edge of the revolved surface, but that fails too.

 

[Guest0527211403]

Maybe then you can try making the Sweep as a surface (with capped ends) and then merge that with the revolved surface. As long as the resulting merge is a fully closed surface, you should then be able to solidify it.

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"By all means, do not use a hammer." (1925 IBM Maintenance Manual)