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Re: Metal surfacing technical name
I see what you're saying. Assuming that mech is the same size or larger than a person then it's likely that it would be made out of multiple parts. Many of the shapes are still plausible if they were formed separately and welded together. Another design consideration (if the mech will face kinetic projectiles) is… -
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@FrankPolygon nothing specific being replicated. Its just was related to metal works (I think) single metal sheet cant be formed into that shape on left due to the point in mid as it will rip n tear (fatigue) something to do with concave convex. The reason I researched into this was that in games or movies we can go crazy… -
Metal surfacing technical name
anyone know the name of surface on the left, there is a term for it I forgot. Applies to metal fabrication, basically that three point convergence area in mid cause fatigue. surface on right is the solution afaik. Thank you -
Re: Metal surfacing technical name
The point of convergence that may increase the risk of fatigue would be a Stress Riser or Stress Concentration. Junctions are usually described by letters that have similar shapes: T, K, X, Y, etc. Intersection names can vary by location or trade. What the offset area is called will probably depend on whether this is… -
Re: Metal surfacing technical name
@FrankPolygon Thank you so much for more in detail breakdown, I agree car roll cages and bike assembly (tubes) do fall into shape on left. Smooth welding options too Well not making anything for manufacturing its just my head is stuck in recalling the term I found when modelling this mech shown in pic, the red circle area… -
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@FrankPolygon hope you are doing well mate, today I found it out of the blue and it was not related to manufacturing at all NON-MANIFOLD is the term!!!! finally peace! -
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@HAWK12HT Thanks for the update. Glad you were able to find the term and posted the conclusion here. -
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@FrankPolygon well it was a simple google search somewhere along the lines of concave / convex intersection, shapes collapsing on themselves etc cant really recall. It was not related to any 3d software or art however it was from manufacturing / fabrication processes. Thanks to you I now know another new term I will look… -
Re: Metal surfacing technical name
If it's helpful: the intersection on the left is similar to a three member miter or mitered corner. The extra space on the intersection on the right is likely some kind of relief to allow forming tool access and reduce stress. Both have sharp corners that need a minimum radius to reduce stress concentration and be workable…
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