When the Shell feature works, it is amazing, and the background behind that will be discussed. And when it doesn’t work – that is when you need this session! We will cover why Shells fail, how to diagnose the source of the problem, and some simple (and sometimes devious) tricks to always make your part Shell. This session will also discuss how to beat the dreaded “vortex-vertex” problem, where the base geometry is great but the shelled side results in singularity geometry that can’t be tooled. The Shell feature is essential when making thin-walled molded and cast parts. Attendees will leave with a new perspective on and respect for how the Shell command works, and an arsenal of background –knowledge and tricks to make their parts Shell every time without compromising the manufactured article.
