Beginner Question - Sweep/Loft/or?

Beginner Question - Sweep/Loft/or?

michaelMDF32
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Beginner Question - Sweep/Loft/or?

michaelMDF32
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Dear Experts:

 

Still learning how to do CAD, slowly making progress thanks to the community.

 

I have what seems to be an easy model, but am having a hard time figuring out the best approach.  (Pics Attached, it's a scuba diving mouthpiece)).  What I'm trying to figure out is how to create slightly curved bended surface at the top.  Should I be doing a sweep here or a loft?  Also, I don't think the standard sweep will do due to the inconsistent width of the lips.  Any tips on an approach would be welcome and thank you in advance!

 

michael

 

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etfrench
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I'd just do a couple of extrudes and a fillet:

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Sketch1 is an arc for the curved front.  Sketch2 is the profile. Fillet the edges.

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michaelMDF32
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Thanks!  Is it possible for you to attach the sample file so that I can check it out?  

 

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etfrench
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Here you go.

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michaelMDF32
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Legend.. Thank you!  Learned something new today 🙂

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etfrench
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Here's another way starting with a Revolve instead of an Extrude:

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This allows  you to put a radius on the front face.

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