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DanMarotta12-Amethyst
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April 27, 2011
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Engineered foods

  • April 27, 2011
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I posted this question in the Mathcad community, but it applies to Creo Elements/Pro users too.

This is probably old news to some...I caught this story on msnbc, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619//vp/42462968#42462968

It talks about the recent sale of Pringles for $2Billion and how the chip's shape is a perfect hyperbolic paraboloid.

Pringles.jpg

I was wondering if any Creo Elements/Pro (formerly Pro/ENGINEER) members would be willing to recreate the Pringle or their favorite snack in Creo Elements/Pro, display their take on the hyperbolic paraboloid or share other examples of engineered food here.

For inspiration, take a look at this Ho Ho extruder, http://communities.ptc.com/docs/DOC-1347

-Dan

Best answer by DavidButz

Vladimir,

I'm with you! Love building geometry, especially if there's a little mathematical flavor to it. Since you are a Mathcad wizard, I'm wondering which of many possible approaches you used for your model. I just swept one conic section on another and trimmed. I'm not as much of a rendering expert as you so mine aren't quite as edible.

PRINGLES.jpg

David

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VladimirPalffy14-Alexandrite
14-Alexandrite
April 28, 2011

Hello.

I have last five pieces of "Creo Pringles". Let your taste

chips.jpg

Vladimir

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DanMarotta12-AmethystAuthor
12-Amethyst
April 28, 2011

Well done Vladimir! I swear you either have libraries of renderings or can whip up anything in minutes using Creo Elements/Pro, or both!

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VladimirPalffy14-Alexandrite
14-Alexandrite
April 28, 2011
Hello Dan.
I know that I haven't prepared libraries of renderings for every challenge . I like create engineering objects but also interesting objects. Modeling and Renderings in Creo Elements/Pro is my big hobby. It's nice, because it's also my job (Create, Setup, Educate, etc.)
I like a interesting challenges similar to that of today.
Have a nice day.
Vladimir
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