Sketchup - anybody?

[SeriolaDumerili]

I am trying to create a solid model of my new bowsprit. I made a 2D model and then "raised" to 3D. The problem is that I cannot "fill" the drawing that I can send to a cnc machine. obviously, I am making a mistake that I cannot understand. I need just the upper and side surfaces.
thank's for help

 

[TANSL]

This is what I have obtained from your model. I do not know if this is exactly what you needed.

 

[SeriolaDumerili]

This is what I have obtained from your model. I do not know if this is exactly what you needed.

That was fast! I think this is what the CNC need. I'll let you know!
Thank you!

 

[TANSL]

It would be convenient that you previously made a cardboard model to check that the pieces fit correctly.

 

[SeriolaDumerili]

Hi Tansl,
sorry for bothering you again. I don't have Acad, I am just exporting from Sketchup. The surfaces in sketchup looks connected. The CNC owner told me that in Acad the properties of sprit that you sent is Polyface mesh, not a solid part.

 

[TANSL]

Now they are solids.
Do not worry about asking for anything else, if you need it.

 

[baeckmo]

Now they are solids.
Do not worry about asking for anything else, if you need it.

Hi TANSL, when I open your dwg file (I use KeyCreator, it is a true 3d cad), it opens as a surface model without the bottom. The various parts are displayed separately, but it is not a solid. Maybe the different dwg versions are not fully compatible with the Sketchup (or KeyCreator)?

When looking closer, there are edges that are not closed (the port side, vertical line between long and "vee" side). This will often prevent the creation of a full solid. So, it might be that it would work in Sketchup if the edges were closed.

 

[TANSL]

@baeckmo, the file in post # 6 is original dwg of AutoCAD. The 3D model on the right is composed of polimesh faces, which the OP created in its .dwg file of post # 1. The pieces on the left in my file are solid objects of AutoCAD. Probably when importing my .dwg file into Sketchup, some errors will occur.

 

[SeriolaDumerili]

interesting, in Sketchup, when I zoom in, all surfaces are connected. Maybe there is a problem with export Sketchup -> .dwg
Finally, with converting to .stl I have something that cnc accept for milling.
This is one off part, the trial version of sketchup lasted enough that I have finished the "project"
Thank you all

 

[TANSL]

Maybe this igs file is more suitable for Sketchup and for the cnc machine.

 

[SeriolaDumerili]

FYI .igs looks like this:

 

[TANSL]

Let's see if with these formats there is more luck.

 

[Nick.K]

Sketchup is great for doing quick drawings but, at least in my experience, it is frustrating for anything else.
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