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    This document provides instructions for developing a flat pattern from a cone using both geometric and mathematical methods. The geometric method involves (1) dividing the cone base plan into equal segments, (2) using a compass to draw a full circle for the main development, (3) adding arcs along the circumference corresponding to the segments, and (4) drawing lines from the arcs to the center to create the flat pattern. For improved accuracy, a mathematical formula is provided to calculate the included angle between the outside lines based on the diameters of the cone base and developed pattern. This avoids measurement errors from the geometric compass method.

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    How To Develop A Cone

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    This document provides instructions for developing a flat pattern from a cone using both geometric and mathematical methods. The geometric method involves (1) dividing the cone base plan into equal segments, (2) using a compass to draw a full circle for the main development, (3) adding arcs along the circumference corresponding to the segments, and (4) drawing lines from the arcs to the center to create the flat pattern. For improved accuracy, a mathematical formula is provided to calculate the included angle between the outside lines based on the diameters of the cone base and developed pattern. This avoids measurement errors from the geometric compass method.

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    This document provides instructions for developing a flat pattern from a cone using both geometric and mathematical methods. The geometric method involves (1) dividing the cone base plan into equal segments, (2) using a compass to draw a full circle for the main development, (3) adding arcs along the circumference corresponding to the segments, and (4) drawing lines from the arcs to the center to create the flat pattern. For improved accuracy, a mathematical formula is provided to calculate the included angle between the outside lines based on the diameters of the cone base and developed pattern. This avoids measurement errors from the geometric compass method.

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    How To Develop A Cone

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    This document provides instructions for developing a flat pattern from a cone using both geometric and mathematical methods. The geometric method involves (1) dividing the cone base plan into equal segments, (2) using a compass to draw a full circle for the main development, (3) adding arcs along the circumference corresponding to the segments, and (4) drawing lines from the arcs to the center to create the flat pattern. For improved accuracy, a mathematical formula is provided to calculate the included angle between the outside lines based on the diameters of the cone base and developed pattern. This avoids measurement errors from the geometric compass method.

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    How to Develop a Cone - Cone

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    How to develop a cone or how to create a flat pattern of a cone can be


    achieved in a few easy geometrical steps. The geometrical method shown
    below does however have inaccuracy, so at the end of this hub I have
    included a mathematical formula to help produce an accurate conical
    development.

    Figure 1

    First of all you should draw your cone in elevation and plan as shown
    in Figure 1.
    Divide your plan view up into equal segments. I have broken the plan view
    shown up into twelve (12) equal segments. (The accuracy of the development
    will increase with the number of segments that you break the plan view of the
    cone into.)
    For twelve (12) equal divisions break the plan view up by drawing lines
    through the centre line at 30, 60 90 and 180 degrees.
    We will use these divisions in a couple of steps but first we must lay out the
    initial overall cone development.

    Figure 2

    In Figure 2 I have shown the use of a drawing compass to get the true length
    of the cone side. You could use any computer aided drafting (CAD) method to
    obtain this length.
    With Figure 3 as an example (shown below), take this true length of the cone
    side and scribe a full circle.
    This is now your main development.

    Figure 3

    Now as in Figure 4 below, draw a horizontal line from the centre of this circle
    to intersect the outside diameter.

    Figure 4

    Figure 5

    We now go back to our cone plan view and take one of the equal divisions we
    made earlier, as shown in Figure 5. You can do this using your compass or
    CAD program.
    With this equal division on your compass and starting back at the horizontal
    line on your main development scribe the equal number of division. In my
    example I will scribe twelve (12) equal arcs along the circumference of the
    main development as shown in Figure 6.

    Figure 6

    Now finish this off by drawing a line from the last arc to the centre of the main
    development as shown in Figure 7.

    Figure 7

    An finally draw lines from every arc back to the center of the main
    development as shown in Figure 8. We can disregard the top half of the main
    development as the equal divisions form your full cone development.
    Note: If this cone was to be cut out of steel these lines from the circumference
    to the center are actually called press lines.
    You can check your work by printing out the development. Cut around the
    outline of the development and lightly folding each press line down. Join the
    two outside straight edges with sticky tape and there you have your cone!

    Figure 8

    Finally I promised a mathematical formula to help produce a more accurate


    cone development. The inaccuracy occurs when you use a compass to break
    your cone base circle up into equal segments. You can check this buy
    measuring one of your arc lengths and multiplying this by the number of
    divisions. Compare this result with the formula for the circumference of a circle
    which equals Pi times by diameter. You will notice the calculated result is
    longer.
    Now to help produce your accurate cone development use this formula:
    Angle = (D1 x 360) / D2
    Where:

    Angle = the included angle between the outside lines of the main
    development

    D1 = the diameter is of the base of the cone (see diagram below)

    D2 = the diameter is of the developed cone, which you get from the
    elevation of your cone (see diagram below)

    To use this formula, scribe your main development radius then draw your
    horizontal line. Then use the formula to calculate the included angle of the

    outside lines, grab a protractor (or use AutoCAD) and measure/draw this
    included angle out from the horizontal line.

    The formula described in diagram...

    Hope this helps, please drop me a comment if anything needs clarifying


    and I will certainly update this hub. Thanks!

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