How do I straighten just the inner hole of this mesh?





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I'm attempting to make a combination wrench. The hole is supposed to be hexagonal, but I can't figure out how to sharpen the edges without causing pinching on the outer side of the wrench when I use a subdivision modifier. Anyone have any ideas on how to do this?





I also tried beveling the inner lines of the ring that caused an artifact:










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  • if I understand correctly you want the hexagonal shape to stay hexagonal even after the subd modifier?
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  • Beveling the edge created ngons, these don't subdivide well.
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I'm attempting to make a combination wrench. The hole is supposed to be hexagonal, but I can't figure out how to sharpen the edges without causing pinching on the outer side of the wrench when I use a subdivision modifier. Anyone have any ideas on how to do this?





I also tried beveling the inner lines of the ring that caused an artifact:










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  • if I understand correctly you want the hexagonal shape to stay hexagonal even after the subd modifier?
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I'm attempting to make a combination wrench. The hole is supposed to be hexagonal, but I can't figure out how to sharpen the edges without causing pinching on the outer side of the wrench when I use a subdivision modifier. Anyone have any ideas on how to do this?





I also tried beveling the inner lines of the ring that caused an artifact:










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I'm attempting to make a combination wrench. The hole is supposed to be hexagonal, but I can't figure out how to sharpen the edges without causing pinching on the outer side of the wrench when I use a subdivision modifier. Anyone have any ideas on how to do this?





I also tried beveling the inner lines of the ring that caused an artifact:







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  • if I understand correctly you want the hexagonal shape to stay hexagonal even after the subd modifier?
    – Virgil Sisoe
    Nov 15 at 21:17










  • Beveling the edge created ngons, these don't subdivide well.
    – Jaroslav Jerryno Novotny
    Nov 15 at 21:21


















  • if I understand correctly you want the hexagonal shape to stay hexagonal even after the subd modifier?
    – Virgil Sisoe
    Nov 15 at 21:17










  • Beveling the edge created ngons, these don't subdivide well.
    – Jaroslav Jerryno Novotny
    Nov 15 at 21:21
















if I understand correctly you want the hexagonal shape to stay hexagonal even after the subd modifier?
– Virgil Sisoe
Nov 15 at 21:17




if I understand correctly you want the hexagonal shape to stay hexagonal even after the subd modifier?
– Virgil Sisoe
Nov 15 at 21:17












Beveling the edge created ngons, these don't subdivide well.
– Jaroslav Jerryno Novotny
Nov 15 at 21:21




Beveling the edge created ngons, these don't subdivide well.
– Jaroslav Jerryno Novotny
Nov 15 at 21:21










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Edit: actually, a bit simpler method. First, the destructive version:




  • Create a 6 vertices circle.

  • Subdivide it once.

  • Extrude it inwards.

  • Make its external edge loop a circle with W > Looptools > Circle.

  • Extrude it up on the Z axis.

  • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the internal vertical edges.

  • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.


enter image description here



The non-destructive version:




  • Create a 6 vertices circle.

  • Subdivide it once.

  • Give it a Solidify modifier.

  • Create a 12 vertices circle.

  • Extrude inwards and merge it on its center.

  • Give it a Solidify modifier.

  • Give it a Boolean modifier / Difference mode with the first circle as Object.

  • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the vertical internal edges.

  • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.

  • Apply the modifier if you are happy with the result.


enter image description here






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  • Your destructive approach will almost certainly have far nice topology than your nondestructive approach (due to the Boolean modifier), right?
    – wchargin
    2 days ago










  • no, it will actually be the same, because the 12 vertical edges of the boolean object will perfectly match with the 12 edges of the main object, destructive or non-destructive is just a matter of preference in this case
    – moonboots
    2 days ago


















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creasing edges with SHIFT + E could also be a non destructive option if you don't want to modify existing geometry
enter image description here






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    Create a 6 sided mesh circle and rotate it $30º$



    Now add a slightly larger circle with three times more sides $3 times 6 = 18$ and also rotate it $30º$



    Subdivide the inner circle with a number of cuts of 2



    Bridge both circles and add the desired modifiers, like a Subsurf and Solidify



    Now you can adjust the smoothness of the inner edges by selecting the two middle vertex of each edge, setting the Pivot center to 'Individual Origins', and scaling them up, outwards towards the edges.



    enter image description here






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      up vote
      8
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      accepted










      Edit: actually, a bit simpler method. First, the destructive version:




      • Create a 6 vertices circle.

      • Subdivide it once.

      • Extrude it inwards.

      • Make its external edge loop a circle with W > Looptools > Circle.

      • Extrude it up on the Z axis.

      • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the internal vertical edges.

      • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.


      enter image description here



      The non-destructive version:




      • Create a 6 vertices circle.

      • Subdivide it once.

      • Give it a Solidify modifier.

      • Create a 12 vertices circle.

      • Extrude inwards and merge it on its center.

      • Give it a Solidify modifier.

      • Give it a Boolean modifier / Difference mode with the first circle as Object.

      • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the vertical internal edges.

      • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.

      • Apply the modifier if you are happy with the result.


      enter image description here






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      • Your destructive approach will almost certainly have far nice topology than your nondestructive approach (due to the Boolean modifier), right?
        – wchargin
        2 days ago










      • no, it will actually be the same, because the 12 vertical edges of the boolean object will perfectly match with the 12 edges of the main object, destructive or non-destructive is just a matter of preference in this case
        – moonboots
        2 days ago















      up vote
      8
      down vote



      accepted










      Edit: actually, a bit simpler method. First, the destructive version:




      • Create a 6 vertices circle.

      • Subdivide it once.

      • Extrude it inwards.

      • Make its external edge loop a circle with W > Looptools > Circle.

      • Extrude it up on the Z axis.

      • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the internal vertical edges.

      • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.


      enter image description here



      The non-destructive version:




      • Create a 6 vertices circle.

      • Subdivide it once.

      • Give it a Solidify modifier.

      • Create a 12 vertices circle.

      • Extrude inwards and merge it on its center.

      • Give it a Solidify modifier.

      • Give it a Boolean modifier / Difference mode with the first circle as Object.

      • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the vertical internal edges.

      • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.

      • Apply the modifier if you are happy with the result.


      enter image description here






      share|improve this answer























      • Your destructive approach will almost certainly have far nice topology than your nondestructive approach (due to the Boolean modifier), right?
        – wchargin
        2 days ago










      • no, it will actually be the same, because the 12 vertical edges of the boolean object will perfectly match with the 12 edges of the main object, destructive or non-destructive is just a matter of preference in this case
        – moonboots
        2 days ago













      up vote
      8
      down vote



      accepted







      up vote
      8
      down vote



      accepted






      Edit: actually, a bit simpler method. First, the destructive version:




      • Create a 6 vertices circle.

      • Subdivide it once.

      • Extrude it inwards.

      • Make its external edge loop a circle with W > Looptools > Circle.

      • Extrude it up on the Z axis.

      • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the internal vertical edges.

      • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.


      enter image description here



      The non-destructive version:




      • Create a 6 vertices circle.

      • Subdivide it once.

      • Give it a Solidify modifier.

      • Create a 12 vertices circle.

      • Extrude inwards and merge it on its center.

      • Give it a Solidify modifier.

      • Give it a Boolean modifier / Difference mode with the first circle as Object.

      • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the vertical internal edges.

      • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.

      • Apply the modifier if you are happy with the result.


      enter image description here






      share|improve this answer














      Edit: actually, a bit simpler method. First, the destructive version:




      • Create a 6 vertices circle.

      • Subdivide it once.

      • Extrude it inwards.

      • Make its external edge loop a circle with W > Looptools > Circle.

      • Extrude it up on the Z axis.

      • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the internal vertical edges.

      • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.


      enter image description here



      The non-destructive version:




      • Create a 6 vertices circle.

      • Subdivide it once.

      • Give it a Solidify modifier.

      • Create a 12 vertices circle.

      • Extrude inwards and merge it on its center.

      • Give it a Solidify modifier.

      • Give it a Boolean modifier / Difference mode with the first circle as Object.

      • Give it a Bevel modifier / Angle mode, with an Angle low enough to smooth the vertical internal edges.

      • Smooth with a Subdivision Surface modifier and a Smooth Shading.

      • Apply the modifier if you are happy with the result.


      enter image description here







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      • Your destructive approach will almost certainly have far nice topology than your nondestructive approach (due to the Boolean modifier), right?
        – wchargin
        2 days ago










      • no, it will actually be the same, because the 12 vertical edges of the boolean object will perfectly match with the 12 edges of the main object, destructive or non-destructive is just a matter of preference in this case
        – moonboots
        2 days ago


















      • Your destructive approach will almost certainly have far nice topology than your nondestructive approach (due to the Boolean modifier), right?
        – wchargin
        2 days ago










      • no, it will actually be the same, because the 12 vertical edges of the boolean object will perfectly match with the 12 edges of the main object, destructive or non-destructive is just a matter of preference in this case
        – moonboots
        2 days ago
















      Your destructive approach will almost certainly have far nice topology than your nondestructive approach (due to the Boolean modifier), right?
      – wchargin
      2 days ago




      Your destructive approach will almost certainly have far nice topology than your nondestructive approach (due to the Boolean modifier), right?
      – wchargin
      2 days ago












      no, it will actually be the same, because the 12 vertical edges of the boolean object will perfectly match with the 12 edges of the main object, destructive or non-destructive is just a matter of preference in this case
      – moonboots
      2 days ago




      no, it will actually be the same, because the 12 vertical edges of the boolean object will perfectly match with the 12 edges of the main object, destructive or non-destructive is just a matter of preference in this case
      – moonboots
      2 days ago












      up vote
      9
      down vote













      creasing edges with SHIFT + E could also be a non destructive option if you don't want to modify existing geometry
      enter image description here






      share|improve this answer



























        up vote
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        creasing edges with SHIFT + E could also be a non destructive option if you don't want to modify existing geometry
        enter image description here






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          creasing edges with SHIFT + E could also be a non destructive option if you don't want to modify existing geometry
          enter image description here






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          creasing edges with SHIFT + E could also be a non destructive option if you don't want to modify existing geometry
          enter image description here







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              Create a 6 sided mesh circle and rotate it $30º$



              Now add a slightly larger circle with three times more sides $3 times 6 = 18$ and also rotate it $30º$



              Subdivide the inner circle with a number of cuts of 2



              Bridge both circles and add the desired modifiers, like a Subsurf and Solidify



              Now you can adjust the smoothness of the inner edges by selecting the two middle vertex of each edge, setting the Pivot center to 'Individual Origins', and scaling them up, outwards towards the edges.



              enter image description here






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                up vote
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                down vote













                Create a 6 sided mesh circle and rotate it $30º$



                Now add a slightly larger circle with three times more sides $3 times 6 = 18$ and also rotate it $30º$



                Subdivide the inner circle with a number of cuts of 2



                Bridge both circles and add the desired modifiers, like a Subsurf and Solidify



                Now you can adjust the smoothness of the inner edges by selecting the two middle vertex of each edge, setting the Pivot center to 'Individual Origins', and scaling them up, outwards towards the edges.



                enter image description here






                share|improve this answer

























                  up vote
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                  up vote
                  7
                  down vote









                  Create a 6 sided mesh circle and rotate it $30º$



                  Now add a slightly larger circle with three times more sides $3 times 6 = 18$ and also rotate it $30º$



                  Subdivide the inner circle with a number of cuts of 2



                  Bridge both circles and add the desired modifiers, like a Subsurf and Solidify



                  Now you can adjust the smoothness of the inner edges by selecting the two middle vertex of each edge, setting the Pivot center to 'Individual Origins', and scaling them up, outwards towards the edges.



                  enter image description here






                  share|improve this answer














                  Create a 6 sided mesh circle and rotate it $30º$



                  Now add a slightly larger circle with three times more sides $3 times 6 = 18$ and also rotate it $30º$



                  Subdivide the inner circle with a number of cuts of 2



                  Bridge both circles and add the desired modifiers, like a Subsurf and Solidify



                  Now you can adjust the smoothness of the inner edges by selecting the two middle vertex of each edge, setting the Pivot center to 'Individual Origins', and scaling them up, outwards towards the edges.



                  enter image description here







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