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Creating Constant Size Conic Fillets

In this example, the conic shape you create is a hyperbola.

To create this type of conic fillet:

  1. Open install_dir\samples\whatsnew\parts\remote_control.sldprt.

    conic_fillet_1

  2. Click Fillet/Round Tool_Fillet_Round (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Fillet/Round.
  3. In the PropertyManager, under Fillet Type, select Constant size.
  4. Select the top face of the model.

    Face<1> is added to Items to Fillet.

    Tangent propagation and Full preview are selected.

  5. Under Fillet Parameters, type 5mm for Radius.
  6. Under Fillet Parameters:
    1. Set Radius PM_Radius.gif to 5mm.
    2. For Profile, select Conic Rho.
    3. Set Rho Radius pm_rho.gif to 0.65 degrees.

      Rotate the model to view the curvature of the fillets. Use the callouts in the graphics area to change values for Radius and Conic Rho. The shape of the fillets adjust dynamically.

    conic_fillet_2

  7. Click PM_OK.gif.

    conic_fillet_3



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