FAQ 004567 EN
How can I model a surface as a quarter-circular ring with variable thickness from the inside to the outside?
Answer
In the case of surfaces with variable thickness, the plane consists of three nodes. The result is a wedge, not a cone, as desired. Therefore, it is recommended to divide the quarter-circular ring into separate uniform surface segments:
- Divide the inner arc line using n intermediate nodes.
- Divide the outer arc line using n intermediate nodes.
- Add individual lines, delete the original surface, and redefine the individual surface segments.
or
- Add individual lines, divide the original surface using integrated lines.
- Define variable thickness as desired for each individual segment.
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Variable thickness Quarter circular ring
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