Removing gaps from solids

[nmday3GBLC]

Hello Fusioneers! 

So, I've been having an interesting problem with a model that I downloaded from GrabCad as an .STP.  I've found a work around, but I suspect there's a better way to do this that as a relative newcomer to F360 I'm unaware of.

This is a model of a GT2 Timing Belt that I'm using as a tool body to create some fixtures for a project I'm working on.  The model is constructed as a series of segments that seem to have been stitched together, however there's a small gap in the middle of the link (one example circled below):

This causes artifacts when I use it with the combine tool to cut out slot to insert the end of the belt into.  Is there a good way to fix this model?  Or remove the artifacts quickly?  My work around is labor-intensive and I'm looking for a faster way to get this done...

Thanks!

-neil

[TheCADWhisperer]

With geometry this simple - I would remodel it from scratch rather than using someone else's rubbish in my design.

Should take less than five minutes.

Would you like for me to remodel it for you?

[nmday3GBLC]

Thanks for the quick reply, and for your kind offer!  That will be a good exercise for me to do, so I'll give it a swing and let you know if I have any questions...I really appreciate your help!

Best

-n

[g-andresen]

Hi,

it´s not only the gap!

Create a new one and you have a clean construction that will save your nerves!

günther

[Pradipio]

Hi @nmday3GBLC ,

Thanks for posting on forum, here I did some Workaround with model and try to remove gaps by move/rotate faces.

here I have attached a screen cast video for you.

I hope this will helps to move ahead. 

Please accept the solution if you get it done.