sketch onto spherical surface

[Phil182]

I need to project a sketch onto a spherical surface. I have been able to do a similar thing onto a cylindrical surface using the wrap feature, but when I try to do the same thing with a spherical surface, it won't work. Is there any way of doing this?

 

[c_thompson_68]

Phil,

I believe the wrap tool works on a cylindrical surface because it has curvature in only one direction. For the spherical surface, the options are:

<ul>[*]Spline on Surface: 3DSketch spline on face of surface
[*]Intersection Curve: creates sketched entities where selected surfaces intersect[*]Projected Curve (sketch onto face): project 2D curve onto face of surface[/list]
If these techniques do not work, can you upload the model or a similar model? I use SolidWorks Premium 2009.

Chris

www.appianwaytech.com

 

[jimshaw]

Phil,


Do you need to create geometry on that spherical surface, or do you want to just project a sketch for visualization? Do you feel more comfortable in solid or surface modeling techniques?


At the very least, we'll need a picture of the sketch to help you any further.


Jim

 

[c_thompson_68]

Phil,

Where you able to solve the problem of projecting a sketch onto a sphere? If not, here is another technique to try:

<ul>[*]Modeling 3-D CAD parts with silk-screening (Laser marking, Pad Printing, etc.): [url]http://www.appianwaytech.com/blog/2010/02/26/tips-and-tricks /94[/url][/list]
If you find a method that works, then if possible post an image so we can see the results.