A trivial question. But is it really?
Before I try to answer this question, let me remind you that the purpose of creating CAD models is primarily to enable efficient and error-free production. Although the project can fulfill many roles, in the end you have to remember about the workshop/plant and the people who expect specific information.
Returning to modeling techniques...
Without a doubt, the first answer is to sweep the sketch along the path.
This is a very intuitive and popular method.
Let's consider what it is characterized by:
fast execution time one file
no information on the length of the raw material no information on bendingAn alternative method is to use a frame generator - after all, a bent rod is also a profile.
What characterizes the workflow using profiles:
automatic calculation of the total length lack of information about bending locations many files and folder structures for a simple element long time to develop the model.But there is a third method.
(of course, nothing stops you from inventing more of them)
This method is characterized by:
one file simplicity of the process short modeling time contains all the technological information the ability to automatically read some technological information.Are you curious how to avoid unnecessary compromises?
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