splines
Thin flexible strips
Splines are thin strips or ridges that fit into corresponding grooves, used to connect rotating mechanical parts or hold panels in place: The shaft has splines that engage with the hub.
In mathematics and computer graphics, a spline is a smooth curve defined by control points, used to create fluid shapes and animations: The designer adjusted the splines to smooth the car's body lines.
Window splines are the flexible cords that hold screens in their frames.
Mathematical curve representation
- parametricGoverned by set variables
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- curveSmooth, angleless line
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
modeling · CAD · design · manufacturing · toolpath · CNC · precision · tolerance
Smooth, angleless line
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
- tangentLine touching curve once
- curvatureDeviation from flatness
- polynomialExpression with variable terms
degree · parametric · affine · smoothness · piecewise · segment · endpoint · derivative
Expression with variable terms
- cubicOf three dimensions
- piecewiseMulti-rule function definition
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- fittingSuitable or proper
approximation · regression · numerical · algorithm · least-squares · data · smoothing · continuity
Narrow vertical passage
- couplingJoint between systems
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- torqueRotational force measurement
- transmissionSending of information
keyway · serrations · hub · axle · drivetrain · engagement · mating · precision
NURBS
Mathematical curve representation
- parametricGoverned by set variables
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- curveSmooth, angleless line
surface · modeling · CAD · design · manufacturing · toolpath · CNC · precision · tolerance · prototyping
curve
Smooth, angleless line
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
- tangentLine touching curve once
- curvatureDeviation from flatness
polynomial · degree · parametric · affine · smoothness · piecewise · segment · endpoint · derivative · blending
polynomial
Expression with variable terms
fitting · approximation · regression · numerical · algorithm · least-squares · data · smoothing · continuity · tangent
shaft
Narrow vertical passage
transmission · keyway · serrations · hub · axle · drivetrain · engagement · mating · precision · tolerance
keyframe
Fixed animation reference point
- tweeningAutomated in-between frame generation
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
timeline · inbetweening · CGI · rendering · looping · morphing · Maya · Blender · interpolation
- machineryengine, machinery, industrial machinery, motors, engines
- drivetrain partstransmission, driveshaft, gearbox, axle, differential
- joining methodswelding, TIG welding, spot welding, brazing, soldering
- 3D Modelingmesh, vertices, vertex, polygon, wireframe
- 3D software3D modeling, animation, rendering, modeling, meshes
- Drivetraingearbox, differential, transaxle, driveshaft, transfer case
splinesthreads
Twisted fiber strands
keyways · set screws · pins · welds
splinesthreads
Twisted fiber strands
keyless · friction fit · press fit · set screws · welded joints
- spline interpolationSmooth curve through points