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The tape is typically created as a surface and then "solidified":
To develop a covering a zipper (likely the intent for "zip") in CAD environments like SOLIDWORKS, you primarily use Surface Modeling techniques and then convert them into a solid. 1. Model the Zipper Teeth 146882 zip
: Use the Pattern Along Curve tool to replicate the tooth along your 3D path. The tape is typically created as a surface
: Create a profile of the tape and use the Sweep feature along the same path as the teeth. : Create a profile of the tape and
: Once the surface looks correct, use the Thicken tool to give it a measurable, solid depth (e.g., 0.02 inches).
Are you designing this zipper for a or a rigid mechanical assembly ? Solidworks: Creating a Zipper
Creating a solid zipper involves modeling a single tooth and patterning it along a 3D curve: