How to make 3D model of cilinder with curve duct

Ioannis Skarlatakis

30 May, 2013 05:25 PM

I will not say anything about Autocad but I will give you this tutorial for Inventor...

There more than one solutions to your problem so any different opinion should be considered... (e.g.By using circular pattern)

Some links below they will give you additional ideas

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Inventor/SWEEP-PROFILE-AROUND-CIRCULAR-FACE/td-p/3729322

http://mfgin3d.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/sweeping-around.html

However mine is totally different...

Regards

P.S. find attached my file for more details but it is in INVENTOR 2013 sorry for that...!

1. Step 1:

   1.Sketch accordingly...
   

   

2. Step 2:

   2.Revolve your cylinder (Easy one... ;P)
   

   

3. Step 3:

   3.Split the Cylinder into individual faces... You actually define the boundaries of the path...
   

   

4. Step 4:

   4. Use Thicken tool to define the depth of your path
   

   

5. Step 5:

   Well That's it...