Bend/distort/deform complex 3D model - is it possible?

[carstenTTWAF]

Hey Guys. 

When I'm creating models for customers it usually needs to be bolted to a curved surface. Is there a way in fusion to simulate this bending of the model? 

i need to create the model for the technical drawings for a subcontractor that makes the molds but i need to visualise the curved model for the customer. models are complex in the matter of riffels and holes as the model shown in the picture. 

How can i morph/bend it so it fits and i can see how the material acts under this bending? 

[davebYYPCU]

I think you can get what you want from Sheet metal, but I don’t have a lot of time in there,

model the part for the visual customer, unfold it and add the riffling and holes.

Not sure of the Export or save option whilst unfolded.

Might help....

[lichtzeichenanlage]

You can't bend bodies in Fusion 360. This could be done in the sheet metal workspace. Here is a quick "how to" and it might show you the concept. 

[lichtzeichenanlage]

@davebYYPCU: I missed your post. Sry.

[mavigogun]

That was probably an excellent Screencast demo- but my eyes glaze over when there is no narration of procedure/design intent.    For sure, there's value to leaving all the "whys" for the viewer to determine- but I reckon a series of answers would be more valuable.

[lichtzeichenanlage]

That was probably a pretty eloquent comment, but it doesn't bring the subject so much further. Wouldn't it be more helpful for the TO to create a better screen cast?

[TheCADWhisperer]

The steps are laid out in the Timeline.

Recipe

[carstenTTWAF]

Yes, but @mavigogun still hits the nail on the head.

I'm familiar with the sheet metal feature, but this forces me to start from scratch with the model. the model depicted is one example of many, and the majority of the work i do is in the model space. But I see now that this should probably be in the Ideas section rather then the community section.

The model should only be morphed to visualise the bend, not be bent permanently. I need to bend the same model to match different curved surfaces. One might be concave and another convex, depending on the customer need.

[lichtzeichenanlage]

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@carstenTTWAF wrote: ...

The model should only be morphed to visualise the bend, not be bent permanently. I need to bend the same model to match different curved surfaces. One might be concave and another convex, depending on the customer need.

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I'm familiar with the sheet metal feature, but this forces me to start from scratch with the model. the model depicted is one example of many, and the majority of the work i do is in the model space. But I see now that this should probably be in the Ideas section rather then the community section.

I can understand that you're disappointed that Fusion 360 can't bend bodies. But that was part of the answer. I don't think that showing an alternativ solution is a bad thing. Your part isn't that complex and it's easy to recreate. Unless you haven't stated that you know the trick with the sheet metal workspace, I did find it relevant to mention. It might not be what you want, but perhaps other people searching for "bend" do find it useful. 

I guess there are many entries about bending. 

[mavigogun]

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@lichtzeichenanlage wrote:

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 It might not be what you want, but perhaps other people searching for "bend" do find it useful. 

I  do- tangential discovery is a great thing.  

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[carstenTTWAF]

Dont get me wrong. I'm all for knowledge sharing. And sorry if i came across as disappointed. Not the case. I learned something so all is great. Just need to keep searching for a viable solution if the feature is not implemented in fusion.

Thank you for the help @lichtzeichenanlage

[TheCADWhisperer]

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@carstenTTWAF wrote:

... Just need to keep searching for a viable solution if the feature is not implemented in fusion.

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Autodesk Inventor Professional has a Bend Part tool.

Students can download Inventor for free from http://www.autodesk.com/edcommunity

[carstenTTWAF]

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@TheCADWhisperer wrote:

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@carstenTTWAF wrote:

... Just need to keep searching for a viable solution if the feature is not implemented in fusion.

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Autodesk Inventor Professional has a Bend Part tool.

Students can download Inventor for free from http://www.autodesk.com/edcommunity

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Thank you @TheCADWhisperer but I'm not a student anymore 😄