Adding bulkhead to shelled boat hull

[jude_a_williams4]

i have this boat hull shelled out, not sure how to add bulkheads to it while keeping the thickness of the hull relevant to the new bulkheads if that makes sense. 

[jhackney1972]

You will need to attach your model if you expect any "real" help from the Forum.  If you do not know how to attach your Fusion 360 model follow these easy steps. Open the model in Fusion 360, select the File menu, then Export and save as a F3D or F3Z file to your hard drive. Then use the Attachments section, of a forum post, to attach it. If needed, ZIP a F3Z file.

[jude_a_williams4]

here it is, also im not sure how ill separate these panels/pieces later so that i can cut it into pieces that will fit in a certain size of plywood either, thanks

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

I have created a video to try and get you on the right track of using Components in your design instead of Bodies.  I forgot to add the Joint between the Bulkhead and the Hull but I did in the supplied model.  I used an As-Built Joint in this case since the Bulkhead was modeled in the correct location but sometimes you will need to locate it with a Joint where an As-Built Joint will not work.

Watch the video a few times and get the idea of proper Fusion structure then you try it with your model, do not use mine, you need the practice.  Mine is attached for your reference.

If this answers your question, please select the "Accept Solution" on my post. If you need further help, please ask.

[davebYYPCU · Accepted solution]

For that position the bullhead is extracted by sketch Create > Project > Project Intersect > body.

Add the inside profile and it can be developed to a solid piece.

Up the front, you will have to consider how to manage the bulkhead thickness / bevel cut / fit.

As for fitting to plywood, you will need the bent panels developed to flat patterns in Meshmixer, and then Arrange / Nesting down the track.

Might help...

[jude_a_williams4]

wow, just started 2 days ago this helps a ton. THANK YOU

[jude_a_williams4]

I got the new bulkheads down, but lets say i want to make that flat surface in the back, or stern,  a component as well (looks like a bulk head but is connected to the larger body of the hull). I fear there is something i must do before creating more bulkheads?

[jhackney1972]

I am not clear why you are considering making the stern a separate component from the hull?  Each of the bulkheads you created should have been a new component containing their individual sketches and bodies.  To break away the stern into a separate component will be a challenge due to your original modeling practices.  The stern of a boat hull is normally a part of the main hull.   If you really want to do this, attach your latest model and I can take a look later on, no promises due to your original model.

[jude_a_williams4]

i would want to separate that back stern from everything else so later i can get the dimensions to cut it out on plywood. i thought having it as a component might make that easier.

[davebYYPCU]

Extracting info from the model is driven by what you need and in which format.  (Not stated)
Body face or sketch, Component or not drives the Input.

Extracting the data inside Fusion, > Nesting > Manufacture - every body has to be in its own Component 

Extracting the data and using outside Fusion methods, is usually done with body face > (sketch or  flat pattern) > Dxf file.

Might help….

[jhackney1972]

You did not attach your latest model.

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

You did not attach your new model so I use the one I sent back to you that I did during my first video.  In this video I show how to create a new component for the Transom and then remove the existing stern of your Skiff Hull, replacing it with the new Transom component with an As-Built Joint.  Model is attached.

Let me know if you have any questions.