Single sketch, multiple trajectories

[TWINTURBOTOM]

okay i'm on a minimize features kick.


I have some headers designed for a v-6. On one bank there are three datum curves. The way I modeled the headers was by using threethin protrusions swept aong each datum curve I created prior to the insert of the feature. each sweep essentially has the samecrosssection...so...my question is this....


Is there a way to draw a single sketch and have it swept amongsthe three trajectoriesI created?


How would you guys model a set of headers?


oh and I'd also like to know how you guys would do the collector (3 tube's into 1)...I can see many ways to do that. I'm goin to attemp a variable section sweep for that later...not sure if that would be the best way....thanks for your input!

 

[CPiotrowski]

I would model them the same way I did these. Establish the cores, offset the outside surfaces, smooth as needed then solidify the cores to remove the remaining material. Sorry for the poor quality images, at work and don't have any time to render.

 

[TWINTURBOTOM]

thank you for the shots really helped me out! I was leaning towards tube manifolds in only a few features but the way you did yours look very nice! I want to pull them off of the computer and bolt them up to turbo! If you don't mind i'd love to see that file and check out the features you used. I love the contours...very nice work....if you have a chance i'd love a closer inspection! Thanks!


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[CPiotrowski]

It's my design but they are published parts for an actual production engine so I cannot share the models. I'm glad the images helped you out.
Edited by: CPiotrowski