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blittle
3rd Oct 2008, 04:51 pm
Hi,

I am new to Solidworks and am learning the basics.

I am trying to design a simple part for a saxophone case.

The main part is simply an extruded shape with filleted edges.

The problem I have is with the bell curve which extrudes from the main part top and bottom.

Is it possible to simply use a dome or similar extrusion teqnique to bulge the area specifically at the point of the bell or do I need to do a more complicated 3d drawing to achieve a cone shape on both sides.

I have tried several different methods of achieving this but have not achieved anything yet that I am satified with.

Thanks,

Ben.

jkristia
3rd Oct 2008, 06:32 pm
I would draw the profile and the do a revolve - or revolve cut to remove the part from you base shape

design-engine
27th Oct 2008, 05:45 pm
post a picture. The use of surfacing could be required.