Can't Apply Thickness Using Thicken – Help a Beginner

[wildreklama1]

I'm trying to use the Thicken command to give thickness to the entire model, but I get an error. As far as I understand, it's because the extrusion direction goes in different ways due to the complex surface. How can I solve this problem? I'm just starting out with Fusion and don’t have much experience yet, so I’d really appreciate some help.

[TheCADWhisperer]

@wildreklama1 

If you consider how part would be manufactured on a Lathe and Mill, I suspect that it could be modeled without using Surfacing tools.

For example, these look like the geometry left by the side of and endmill at an angle.

What does the other side look like?

Seems like I've seen this design here before. Is this a school assignment?

[wildreklama1]

This is not a school assignment; a friend's wheel cap broke off. He had already ordered a 3D print of it, but the person who made it is no longer reachable, and the original model is lost. I'm trying to recreate it from scratch.

[TheCADWhisperer]

@wildreklama1 

What is this part? Can you show the real assembly?

[TheCADWhisperer]

@wildreklama1 

I will need some clarification from you regarding your true Design Intent...

[wildreklama1]

This is a wheel cover similar to the one shown in the photo. I don't have this exact wheel nearby to take a picture.

[TheCADWhisperer]

@wildreklama1 

Should be able to find somewhere on the internet by make and model of the car.

But I assumed by the name that this was for a wheel for some sort of restaurant equipment.

In you example there was only one hole.

Are there supposed to be 5 holes?

More information is needed.

And you didn't answer my last question.  Should it be completely circular or should it have a pentagon?

And you can use this glyph to insert photos directly into the discussion.

[wildreklama1]

These wheels are not from a specific car model, as they were purchased separately and are non-standard.
I don't know the name or brand of the wheels.
I was only given the center cap to take measurements from and to use as a sample.
There is only one hole, and the cap should be completely circular.

[TheCADWhisperer]

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@wildreklama1 wrote:

There is only one hole, and the cap should be completely circular.

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OK.  Check back tomorrow for a step-by-step video on creating the sketches and geometry.

It will be completely parametric - so you can edit any dimensions as needed.

[wildreklama1]

Great, thank you very much! I’ll be waiting for the video.

[TheCADWhisperer]

@wildreklama1 

I have the video recorded - but it will take me a while to edit.

Hmmm, now I can't get it to upload to YouTube...

Still working on it...

[TheCADWhisperer · Accepted solution]

@wildreklama1 

Oops, I missed about 1 minute of blank screen at the beginning of the video.

I meant to edit that before posting and forgot about it.

https://youtu.be/esVtYvE3658

[wildreklama1]

Thank you so much for the video! Everything is explained very clearly, and thanks to you, I was finally able to complete a working project from start to finish. I really appreciate your time and help — you truly saved the day! Wishing you success in all your endeavors — may everything you work on bring you both joy and great results!