topic Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)? in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:45:38 GMT

Hi,

I have been meaning to make a iphone case that bears a simmular pattern to a flash drive I use. If anyone can help me with my design challenge, feel free to help me.

Thanks

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

etfrench — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 23:02:53 GMT

Is the surface of the pattern flat, or does it have depth. If the latter, how will you make it?

p.s. See attached file.

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

TrippyLighting — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 01:27:50 GMT

See attached file. It shows how to crate the base geometry for a single hex tile.

You take it from there 😉

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 01:57:25 GMT

It has depth

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

etfrench — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 02:01:59 GMT

Either the file I attached or the file @TrippyLighting attached has your solution.

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

chrisplyler — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:33:07 GMT

One Component.

One Sketch.

Two Extrudes.

Two Patterns.

Although, if you tried to pattern this over a larger surface, it might bog down the program.

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

chrisplyler — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:47:17 GMT

Here is the sketch:

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 20:05:59 GMT

Hi chrisplyer,

I hate to be a burden but if you have the time may you elaborate a little more on the steps it will be greatly appreciated, thanks a lot for your effort.

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

chrisplyler — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 20:16:45 GMT

One Component. Hopefully this needs no explanation.

One Sketch. Include the rectangular base, a hex of the desired size and orientation, and a construction line for the direction of each pattern that will be made in the future.

Two Extrudes. First the block, and then the hex (use a negative taper setting) as a cut into the block.

Two Patterns. First a rectangular pattern of the cut hex feature in one of the directions to get a line of them across the block. Second a rectangular pattern of both the cut hex feature and the first pattern, in the other direction, such that the block is completely covered with recessed hexes.

Re: How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

TrippyLighting — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 20:28:20 GMT

@Anonymous can you show us what you have so far and where exactly you are encountering problems ?