Neutral Plane Draft
You can create a feature that
tapers selected model faces by a specified angle, using a Neutral Plane
to determine the direction of pull for creating molds. You can also use
the DraftXpert
to create, change, or remove neutral plane drafts.
You can also apply a draft angle as a part of an extruded
base, boss, or cut.
To draft a model face to a neutral
plane:
Click Draft on the Features
toolbar, or Insert,
Features, Draft.
In the
PropertyManager, click Manual
to display the Draft PropertyManager.
In the
PropertyManager:
Select
Neutral Plane in Type
of Draft.
Under
Draft Angle ,
set a value for the number of degrees. The draft angle is measured perpendicular
to the neutral plane.
Select
a face or a plane for Neutral plane.
If necessary, select Reverse direction
to slant the draft in the opposite direction.
Select
the faces to draft in the graphics area for Faces
to draft .
Select
an item in Face Propagation if
you want to propagate the draft across additional faces:
None. Drafts only the selected faces.
Along Tangent. Extends the draft to
all faces that are tangent to the selected face.
All Faces. Drafts all faces extruded
from the neutral plane.
Inner Faces. Drafts all inner faces
extruded from the neutral plane.
Outer Faces. Drafts all outer faces
next to the neutral plane.
of face propagation.
Click Detailed Preview
to preview the draft.
Click OK to create the draft.
Related Topics
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Analysis Overview
Draft Overview
DraftXpert
Parting
Line Draft
Parting
Line With Step Draft