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How to make a tube thinner on one end?

autodeskN884Q — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 02:08:56 GMT

I want to have two different diameters on both ends of a tube with a smooth transition.

Basically like so. How can I do that?

An export is attached

Thank you

Re: How to make a tube thinner on one end?

jhackney1972 — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 02:47:26 GMT

Your attached model and your sketch of what you want do not relate, they are totally different. I created a Screencast of how to make the tube you show in your sketch. I attached the model.

Re: How to make a tube thinner on one end?

autodeskN884Q — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 02:56:33 GMT

Hey John. Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it!
You are right. I wasn’t very clear with my question. Can you show me how to make the pipe in my model thinner towards the top?

Re: How to make a tube thinner on one end?

jhackney1972 — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 03:09:52 GMT

I hope I am understanding, you want the "Pipe" running up the side to taper. The Pipe command does not allow your to taper the diameter. To do this you need to use a Sweep. In the attached model, I started with the same size pipe you had, 8mm, and tapered it by 0.5 degrees to the end of the path at the top. I centered the profile on the path but you can sketch it at any relationship to the path you desire. I did not do any combining between the Sweep and the main body.