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Copy feature from one surface to another

bgasser — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:40:31 GMT

Is there a method for copying the surface features from one leg to the other? Refer to attached file.

Thank you

Bryan

Re: Copy feature from one surface to another

SBix26 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:19:13 GMT

Two suggestions to greatly simplify your model (Inventor 2022, which you should always state in your first post):

Extrude as a solid first, Shell later after you've done the dimples
Create the dimples on one end as the second operation, then Mirror to the opposite end before Bending and Shelling, adding holes last

I don't have time now to re-create your model that way, but it should work pretty nicely.

Sam B

Inventor Pro 2024.1.1 | Windows 10 Home 22H2

Re: Copy feature from one surface to another

pcrawley — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:26:35 GMT

Agreed - probably easiest to add the dimples before bending.

Quick solution: Split the model in half and mirror resulting body:

Re: Copy feature from one surface to another

SBix26 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:28:17 GMT

Problem is, it's not symmetric...

Sam B

Inventor Pro 2024.1.1 | Windows 10 Home 22H2

Re: Copy feature from one surface to another

pcrawley — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:38:47 GMT

It is now. 😂

Re: Copy feature from one surface to another

kacper.suchomski — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:32:07 GMT

Create punch tool or ifeature and use it anywhere.

By the way - try to use the optimal number of commands:

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Re: Copy feature from one surface to another

johnsonshiue — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:22:13 GMT

Hi! Another approach is to make the Loft as a separate solid body. You may derive it into another part. Or you may pattern the body to create more bodies. Then use Move Bodies command or Direct Edit -> Bodies -> Move to relocate the body to the desirable location. Use Combine feature to join it to the main body.

Many thanks!

Re: Copy feature from one surface to another

SBix26 — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 01:01:08 GMT

Here's my attempt using the suggestions I made earlier. I tried to make the dimple a bit simpler by just a revolve with fillet. The attached file is 2022 format.

Sam B

Inventor Pro 2024.1.1 | Windows 10 Home 22H2