How could I draw this

[jedandva12]

Hi,

I would like to re-create this vent. 

I have already drawn this vent BUT.. it isn't curved on the sides like this one. Like I know how to draw this front edge curved ( side sketch, then i cut out the extruded part) but how do I curve the edges all around.

Don't mind if the current shape on me drawing isn't identical....

[davebYYPCU]

Use side Extrude or Sweep > Intersect, a circle that is centre on pivot pins.

Cant tell from just pictures.

Might help…..

[jedandva12]

Thank you i will try it tomorrow 

edit: when i think about it it might not work. Since all edges around are curved.

Interesct would only round edges that touch correct?  ( meaning it wouldn't touch left side since its lower than right)?

[davebYYPCU · Accepted solution]

The front view is a curved sort of rectangle. (spline)

Canvasses to trace - went with surface Loft for a one shot go at it.

Insufficient detail for the grille bars, and no known size, so sketches are undefined.

Might help...

[jedandva12]

Ahhh you used surface tools to get the shape. This will be my first time using them. I see from your file how you aligned the sketches to use loft. Pretty cool!

I have to admit your shape looks really close to the real one.

The real on the back side, top edge tapers to a nearly thin edge 0.5mm mm while the rest stays thick. I will play a bit with the settings! 

Thank you really much for showing off the surface tools.  

The bars are easy to draw.