How to make a solid object from a 3d sketch?

[robm1983]

Hello gentelmen,

I was woundering that might be the best way to make a solid object from such 3d sketch? Please see the attached file.

Thanks

[JDMather]

I don't see any 3D geometry - so first of all, I would have used 2D sketches.

I see geometry that I would expect to be Construction linetype as Normal linetype.

While I take a closer look, have you installed Service Pack 2 for r2014?

[robm1983]

there are two 2d sketched aswell. but how should I build a solid object from them?

[JDMather]

Once you have replaced your 3D sketch with proper 2D sketches - I would use the Loft command.

Post your new attempt here if you have trouble figuring it out.

[Cadmanto]

My first thought is to use the sweep command.  Use the green lines as your guide curves and the purple as your profiles.

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[robm1983]

Thanks for the suggestion. Loft and 2d sketches seem to work... only not sure how to make the rounded tip... any idea?

[JDMather]

You would Loft to the Point.

I started to fix it up for you, but not only are there no dimensions - you are missing horizontal and vertical constraints that Inventor should have done for you?

And the lines in Sketch2 are not constrained to the lines in Sketch1 (Project Geometry).

[robm1983]

you're right, didn't know I can loft to a point 🙂 I'll show how it turns our shortly. Thanks guys.

[JDMather · Accepted solution]

I recommend that you go through this Tutorial - http://home.pct.edu/~jmather/content/DSG322/Inventor%20Tutorials/Inventor%202011%20Tutorial%2014.pdf

it demonstrates how to use a 3DSketch in a Loft and how to Loft to a point.