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Example of Flex Tapering

Initial part

Preview of the part showing taper

The taper zone is limited by the position of the trim planes.

Set the amount of taper by moving the trim planes or triad. To adjust the taper, move the pointer over a trim plane edge to display the pointer, then drag the plane. You can also set the Taper factor in the PropertyManager.

 

Result of taper

 

Rotate and position the trim planes and triad to change the axis of taper.

Result of taper using the rotated axis

 



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