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Old 02-02-2022, 09:42 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Sheet materials come prefiinished. Normal practice is Zeppelin-like gores:

Compare the edges that need joining with this:





The edge length can be calculated mathematically to arbitrary precision, else they can be pick off a model with dividers. Each short cut creates a shallow cone. edges can be butt-welded or joined with an H-extrusion. Good practice is to drill the vertexes to create a stress-relieving hole.
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