topic Re: Cannot Shell Part in Inventor Forum

Cannot Shell Part

James_Alexander_AIP — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:21:02 GMT

Hi,

I can't seem to shell this part, I get a variety of errors.

I have never had this problem before, any help is appreciated.

Re: Cannot Shell Part

Lucas.dolinarVFXZU — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:36:41 GMT

Extrusion 17 does not join with the Radius in a clean matter:

It would be best to change the sketch but the Delete face command can fix this aswell...

Re: Cannot Shell Part

blandb — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:39:50 GMT

Are the lugs supposed to be a linear extrusion, or are they to be radial? I had did a revolve instead of an extrude of say 3 degrees bi-directional, then re-established the fillets 8, 9, 10, added the new revolve to the circular pattern and it seemed to shell with a default of 1mm.

I don't know design intent, but just a thought.

Re: Cannot Shell Part

johnsonshiue — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:46:30 GMT

Hi! Another way to resolve this issue is to create the Shell earlier. Depending on design requirement, sometimes certain detail features don't need to be hollowed. And, the model can become stronger as a result.

In this case, simply move EOP right above the Loft1 -> create the shell and move EOP to the bottom. What is the required thickness?

Many thanks!