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Need some help with design, thank you.

k_vw
k_vw Member Posts: 9 ✭
in Community Support
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.





Best Answers

  • john_mcclary
    john_mcclary Member, Developers Posts: 4,102 PRO
    Answer ✓
    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_papageorge_dayjob
    nick_papageorge_dayjob Member, csevp Posts: 1,257 PRO
    edited June 2023 Answer ✓
    @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.

Answers

  • john_mcclary
    john_mcclary Member, Developers Posts: 4,102 PRO
    Answer ✓
    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
    k_vw Member Posts: 9 ✭
    Wow, thanks, that's quick and profesional explenation. Will try it tomorrow.  

  • k_vw
    k_vw Member Posts: 9 ✭

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

  • john_mcclary
    john_mcclary Member, Developers Posts: 4,102 PRO
    Awesome! 
  • nick_papageorge_dayjob
    nick_papageorge_dayjob Member, csevp Posts: 1,257 PRO
    edited June 2023 Answer ✓
    @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
    k_vw Member Posts: 9 ✭

    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!









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