Question:
How to curve a gyroid?
Applies to:
- Remap Field
- Gyroid
- Lattice
Answer:
This article uses a Remap Field to create our desired outcome. If you are new to using Remap, start with the following resources:
- Learning Center course:
- Articles:
1. Start with the Centerline which you would like the gyroid to follow
You can use a combination of Line Segments and Arcs to create your centerline or import it from CAD software as well.
2. We would now need to generate the Gyroid structure that we will use to Remap to follow the Centerline. We recommend creating an infinite length (50x of what is needed) gyroid structure.
3. We will use the Remap Field block to remap the TPMS's direction.
We will be Remapping the Gyroid in two directions:
X: We will use the distance to extrusion property of the path profile we created to ensure the x-direction is filled based on the Path generated using the Profile from Curves block.
Y: We will use the curve's arc length field property to determine the periodicity. Then, let's move the Gyroid using an Add block.
7. Finally, Boolean Intersect the obtained lattice structure with the Channel.
And that's it. You have learned how to curve a gyroid.
Example file:
- How to create a periodic lattice
- Introduction to the Remap Field block
- How to warp a cell map using fields