Solid with complex holes

[Anonymous]

Hi !

I've been stuck for a while on a part I'm trying to design, and I can't seem to find any existing information on this.

The part is intended to be 3D printed later. It consists of 2 tubes : one starting with a large diameter, and ending with a smaller diameter, the other of constant diameter. Both tubes curve 90°.

I've managed to create these tubes using the loft, shell and tube tools. The problem starts when I try to link these two tubes together, for rigidity. I intend to create a solid body that can surround them. An added bonus would be if the transitions between the different diameters were smooth, but that's not a primary feature...

I can manage to create this solid without filling the tubes at the same time. Any idea on how to do that ? I've included drawings and my best attempt in Fusion 360 so far.

Thank you all for your help !

Nicolas

[g-andresen · Accepted solution]

Hi,

is that what your are looking for?

günther

[laughingcreek · Accepted solution]

a few ideas in the attached file that might help you on your way.

[Anonymous]

Yes, thank you so much ! Apparently using the loft tool to CUT the bodies didn't occur to me...

[Anonymous]

Thanks for this file, it looks to be designed much more effectively ! I will try to redo it myself as training.

[Anonymous]

Yes, thank you so much ! Apparently using the loft tool to CUT the bodies didn't occur to me.
Apparently I'm also incapable of replying to the right person... Oh well