Parametric Mesh Conversion Fails

[BaioS6N7CA]

Hey all,

Been trying to convert some STL files I have to solids using any method other than Faceted to have less faces. Running into problems when I try Parametric or Organic conversions (Result of the parametric is pictured below, Organic wont convert at all) where faces are being entirely deleted and breaking the model.

Summary of what I have tried so far:
-Import the STL where the model comes in as a mesh

-Generate Face groups using Accurate to 0.001 mm (as Parametric will not work without at least this)

-Tried all 3 conversions, of which Faceted works fine, Parametric is as pictured with deleted faces, and Organic will not work at all

-Have attempted repairs to the mesh, closing holes and the like but no luck, also need to keep the accuracy of this model as close as possible.

I have included the STL below if anyone would like to try, and also have both the broken and original mesh pictured down there if anyone would like to see how it looks and if there are methods I just am oblivious to. Thanks!

[jhackney1972]

You converted Mesh is attached.  I removed some of the facets on the ends and inside but you will not be able to do much with the outside surfaces.

[wersy · Accepted solution]

I tried to create a solid from profiles.

The only thing is left to do, are the grooves.

[BaioS6N7CA]

This is what I was looking for as most of the struggles I was facing was from the outside profile having too many faces. I was looking to avoid resketching but based on how simple it was to create this solution for you it seems it will just be faster doing this than finding some magic bullet in software to do it.

Thanks for both responses and looking forward to digging back into this!

[wersy]

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@BaioS6N7CA  schrieb

Thanks for both responses and looking forward to digging back into this!

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I have dug a little deeper.
Engraving the grooves is not difficult. It can be done with split face. The resulting contours of the lines can be used as a path.
I first used sweep to cut out. It is easier with pipe.