Need some help with design, thank you.

k_vw

Hello everyone, I'm new to 3d drawing and Oneshape and I've already watched several YT videos from which I've learned quite a bit.

But now I don't know what the best approach is for the next design and which tool to use.

I'd love to design the ribs in the tray, like in the picture, but I really don't know how to get started.

I have already designed the tray.

Can someone help me with this please?

Thanks.

john_mcclary

Select the inside face of your channel, and sketch a slot shape then extrude it, then pattern

I would start with a line, then use the slot tool (it's under the drop down menu for offset in the sketch tools)
Dimension the slots how you need them


Extrude new


Mirror New


Part Pattern, Add, merge all

nick_papageorge073

@k_vw

Nice job. From a manufacturing perspective, it might be a good idea to have the bottoms of the ribs merge with the bottom of the C-channel, and get rid of the radius on their bottom. This way, your 3D printer won't need any support to print this part.

john_mcclary

Select the inside face of your channel, and sketch a slot shape then extrude it, then pattern

I would start with a line, then use the slot tool (it's under the drop down menu for offset in the sketch tools)
Dimension the slots how you need them


Extrude new


Mirror New


Part Pattern, Add, merge all

k_vw

Wow, thanks, that's quick and profesional explenation. Will try it tomorrow.  

k_vw

Thanks sir, this was realy easy with your professional step by step explanation!

john_mcclary

Awesome! 

nick_papageorge073

@k_vw

Nice job. From a manufacturing perspective, it might be a good idea to have the bottoms of the ribs merge with the bottom of the C-channel, and get rid of the radius on their bottom. This way, your 3D printer won't need any support to print this part.

k_vw

Thanks sir, this was realy easy with your professional step by step explanation!

nick_papageorge073 said:

@k_vw

Nice job. From a manufacturing perspective, it might be a good idea to have the bottoms of the ribs merge with the bottom of the C-channel, and get rid of the radius on their bottom. This way, your 3D printer won't need any support to print this part.

Thanks!