Create frame model from object

[r.voigtlaender]

I would like to create a "frame model" from an object. The purpose is to have something I can 3D Print to test a models dimentions without wasting too much plastic if it doesn't fit. So something like only taking the lines and thicken them od creating a Voronoi on all faces.

I tried the Voronoi plugin but wasn't able to create an object with just less solid faces.

Any ideas or options I can try?

[mike.tessier]

Hi @r.voigtlaender,

Thanks for posting!

Forgive me, but I am having a hard time visualizing what you are trying to create. Could you post a visual aid depicting what you would like to accomplish?

[mike.tessier]

Hi @r.voigtlaender,

Have you found a solution to your problem? I am happy to help if you still require assistance!

Cheers,

[PhilProcarioJr]

@mike.tessier

They want something like this:

Video

Fusion can't do that.

[r.voigtlaender]

Hi,

i found a solution via Meshmixer.

http://www.protobuilds.com/#!How-to-Make-Voronoi-Patterns-with-Autodesk%C2%AE-Meshmixer/c1r1n/554239...

But it is quite random in the resultat. So any better solution is welcome.

Robert

[mike.tessier]

Hi Robert,

I am sorry that you haven't been able to find a better solution 😞

However, I think I may have come up with a few potential workarounds.

Firstly, you could try shelling your model and putting the holes in manually. Secondly, you could tweak your printer settings to use less plastic. Thirdly, I note that 123D Make has great functionality for making prototypes quickly using cardboard cutouts that you assemble.

If what you are looking for is something more like what @PhilProcarioJr shared, you could try out Autodesk Inventor's Shape Generator or Autodesk Within.

Hope this helps!

Cheers,

[r.voigtlaender]

Hi Mike,

thanks for sharing the extra options. I'll have a look at them.

Robert