8 answers

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  Kevin Dobson 11 months ago

  You might be able to achieve the look by using a material with hole like expanded metal. Just a thought.

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  Ioannis Skarlatakis 11 months ago

  I would suggest to split the whole pattern in sections it works better but it's a bit annoying to manipulate it...

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  William 11 months ago

  Hi Cullen there is no easy way it is down to IV and the resourses the software will use from your computer. You will always get a problem with this kind of comand... 3 options, bare with it with your comp, buy a super comp, ask someone on GrabCAD that does have a super comp if there could do it for you.
  :P

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  Cullen Williams 11 months ago

  I've come to the same conclusion. I tried splitting the pattern into smaller sections, and it worked it just takes a lot of time. I'll try making a pattern that looks similar, otherwise I'll just skip it until I have 20K to drop on a supercomputer. Is there another program that can handle this type of command other than AutoCAD? Will solidworks handle this better?

  Thanks

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  Kevin Dobson 11 months ago

  There maybe some software that is somewhat better than others, but bottom line 13000holes creates a lot of geometry. Try making a sheet metal part that is say 24in square. Make the part metal and apply an expanded metal surface to it. It is a very believable look with out the geometry.
  With some research the correct look should be achievable.

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     William 11 months ago

     Hi Kevin after reading your answer about sheet metal, just had an Idea! make it an I-Part and with the right equation in the parameters would that maybe work? to late for me to try it as time for bed now..... Just a though, anyway have a nice night m8 :P

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     Cullen Williams 11 months ago

     Yes that may work also, although the face in which i need the perforation is more of a trapezoid.

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  Cullen Williams 11 months ago

  If anyone would like to take a look Here is the model in which I need the perforation, If you need a different format please ask.

  Diameter of each circle is .05", and about .1" apart from one another from center point to center point.

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  47in_Vizio_Outside_Frame.ipt, 359 KB
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  Cullen Williams 11 months ago

  I was able to apply a material to the model in Keyshot that looks really similar. Here is a render of the pattern. Thanks for the suggestions

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  Cullen Williams 11 months ago

  You can see the Final here.

  Vizio E470VLE HDTV