# Quad Mesh on Elliptical Head

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**Created:** [December 25, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/quad-mesh-on-elliptical-head/3168 "2025-12-25T20:28:07Z")
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With the Transfinite algorithm only via global (Meshing Parameters) or local (Mesh Refinement) element size definition. Direct specification of the number of elements/layers is only possible with the extrusion and revolution algorithm.

Another way you can often use to get nice hex meshes is to import a surface geometry, mesh it with quad elements and then use the Thicken Shell Mesh tool to offset it and create a hex mesh with a given number of layers. Here’s an example: [3D Interactive Analysis Stress Viewer - #11 by Matej](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/3d-interactive-analysis-stress-viewer/3111/11)

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