Chamfer

There are several different ways to dimension a chamfer to

capture desired design intent.
• Dimensioning
schemes
include:
–DxD
– D1 x D2
– Angle x D
– 45 x D

Figure 1 – Four Different Chamfer Dimensioning

Schemes with the Same Geometry
Analyzing Basic Chamfer Dimensioning Schemes
There are several different dimensioning schemes available when creating
chamfers:
• D x D — Size of chamfer is defined by one dimension, as shown by the
upper-right chamfer in Figure 1.
• D1 x D2 — Size of chamfer is defined by two dimensions, as shown by
the upper-left chamfer in Figure 1.
• Angle x D — Size of chamfer is defined by a linear and angular dimension,
as shown by the lower-left chamfer in Figure 1.
• 45 x D — Size of chamfer is defined by a linear dimension at a 45 degree
angle, as shown by the lower-right chamfer in Figure 1. This type is only
valid for perpendicular surfaces.
You can edit the chamfer dimensioning scheme either by using the dashboard
or by right-clicking in the graphics window and then selecting the new scheme.
Creating Chamfers by Selecting Edges
Chamfers add or remove material by creating a beveled surface between adjacent
surfaces and edges.
• You can select one or more edge.
• Chamfers can add or remove material.
• Chamfers propagate around tangent edges.

Figure 1 – Chamfers Created by Selecting Two Edges

Figure 2 – Chamfers Created by Selecting

Creating Chamfers by Selecting Edges Two Edges
Similar to round features, chamfers add or remove material by creating a beveled surface
between adjacent surfaces and edges selected as
references. You can create chamfers by selecting an edge or a combination of edges.
Each edge that you select is chamfered. Similar to rounds, if the selected edge for
chamfering has adjacent tangent edges, the chamfer automatically propagates around
those tangent edges by default.
In Figures 1 and 2, the edges selected for chamfering are highlighted on the left. The
resulting chamfers are shown on the right. Note that because the edges in Figure 2 are
tangent to other edges, the chamfer feature is automatically created on the tangent
edges.

Creating Full Rounds

Full rounds replace a surface with a round that is tangent to the surface it replaces.
• You can select two edges.
• You can select three surfaces.
Creating Full Rounds

Figure 1 – Full Round Created by Selecting Two Edges

Figure 2 – Full Round Created by Selecting Three Surfaces

Full rounds replace a surface with a round that is tangent to the surface it replaces. You
can create full rounds either by selecting a pair of edges or a pair of surfaces. If a pair of
edges is selected, the system initially creates individual rounds on each edge, and can be
quickly converted to a full round either from the dashboard or by right-clicking. If a pair of
surfaces is selected, a third surface must also be selected as the surface to remove with
the creation of the round.
In either case, the full round is constructed with a rounding surface forming a tangent
connection between the selected references. If the selected references have adjacent
tangent geometry, the round automatically propagates around that geometry.’
In Figure 1, the full round was created by selection of two edges. The edges selected are
highlighted on the left, and the resulting round is shown on the right. This round is
removing material. In Figure 2, the full round was created by selecting three surfaces.
The surfaces selected are highlighted on the left, and the resulting round is shown on the
right. This round is adding material.

Creating Rounds by Selecting Two

Surfaces
Rounds created by selecting two surfaces can span gaps or engulf existing geometry.
• You can select two surfaces.
• Rounds can span gaps.
• Rounds can engulf existing geometry.
• You can manage round pieces.

Figure 1 – Round That Spans a Gap

Figure 2 – Round That Engulfs Ex-isting Geometry

Creating Rounds by Selecting Two Surfaces
You can create rounds by selecting two surfaces. The rounds are constructed tangent to
the selected surfaces. If the selected references have adjacent tangent geometry, the
round automatically propagates around that geometry by default.
For rounds created by selecting two surfaces, the system creates the round between the
selected surfaces; therefore, it has the ability to span gaps or engulf existing geometry. In
addition, rounds created by selecting two surfaces can also provide more robust round
geometry in cases where rounds created by selecting edges may fail or create undesired
geometry.
In Figures 1 and 2, the surfaces selected are highlighted on the left, and the resulting
rounds are shown on the right.
Managing Round Pieces
When a round traverses a gap, as shown in Figure 1 , it is comprised of two different
pieces. You can manage the round pieces individually in the dashboard by specifying
their display.