Wavy_Surface

This check verifies whether the number of inflection points on a surface is higher than a specified value. If so, the elements are considered as incorrect.

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Context

The waviness of a surface is characterized by the number of inflection points on a surface curvature. If the number of inflection points is higher than a specified value, the surface can become wavy.

Surfaces with very small surface radiuses can generate errors during subsequent operations, such as the creation of fillets or offset surfaces. Surfaces with a double curvature can be considered as non-continuous, which can prevent their fabrication.

Check Information

Check Details Description
Applicable to: PartFeature
Automatic Solution:
Check Parameters:
  • MaxNbInflectionPts: Integer type.

    Specifies the maximum inflection point allowed for a group of adjacent arcs.

  • InfiniteCurvatureRadius: Length type.

    Specifies a threshold value above which the curvature radius is considered as infinite.

  • CheckOnArcOrIsoParamCrv: Boolean type.

    Specifies if the maximum number of inflection points is to be checked on the isopar arc, or on every isopar arcs.