scaling a solid

[FrankRoberts1445]

I have part that has a volume of 363252.739 in^3. I want to scale the part so that it's new volume is 367259.417 in^3. Wouldn't I simply set the scale factor to 367259.417/363252.739 = 1.01103?? Because when I use that scale factor the new volume is 375405.841 in^3. Model is attached. Thank you 

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

Your logic would work for an area scaling but not for the scaling of the volume.  Your formula for your part would be the cube root of 367299.417 / 363252.739 which equals a scale factor of 1.0036996679.  My model is attached in Inventor 2021 format, I hope you can open it.

[WHolzwarth]

John's answer is ok, but what's the intention of scaling? If other parts are attached to it, nonsense is the result after that:

- No standard threads

- No standard dimensions for bearing diameter sets

- Length changes to many trailing numbers after the decimal point

- ...

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