TIP: Manifold Path Visualisation Using Body Subtraction

Hi Folks,

I was working with fluid manifold paths this week and was having a real
bear of a time visualizing the pathways within the manifold since all
the really important surfaces are hidden in the block, by design.

I used transparent, sections and so on with mixed results. I then had
a neat idea about using body subrtaction to show the manifold pathways.
This lille gem was just too good not to share.

I posted a simple example model and a quick How-To showing how I used
the body subtraction and got some really nice results:

http://www.sheetmetaldesign.com/Cad-SolidWorks/Modeling/Modeling3-AirManifoldPath.zip

I hope that those of you doing manifold design find this one helpful -
I think that you will.

Later Folks,

SMA

 

When I design castings (of manifolds) I will typically start with the
fluid pathways and then shell them out. I get my core at no extra
charge when I do this.

These methods are one of the really big advantages 3D solid modeling
brings to the table.