May 24, 2024

Using the new Chamfer tool

Want to use the new Chamfer tool to break some sharp edges? Here's how!

This example will also move the point or edge of the tool off of the edge so that the tool is cutting toward the middle of the cutting edge as shown in the picture, below.



The Chamfer tool works on wireframe for Processes like Wireframe Roughing - Profile. 

First create, slice or extract the wireframe you'll want to break. 

  1. We'll move the point .05" off of the part and break the edge at .01".
  2. Create stock for Verify, and we'll also use it for input to Profile. On a layer, Prof Top = 0, Level = -.5. Create - User Elements - Rectangle and create a 2" x 2" rectangle.
  3. With the Chamfer tool active use Profile and set Profile Input to Whole and for Profile/Start to an element in the rectangle.
  4. Wall Allowance = .05 (this moves the tool off the edge) and Level = -.06 (-.05 to meet the edge and another -.01 for the amount to break the edge by).
  5. Go
  6. Verify and set your stock to the layer the rectangle was created on.

This works with any valid Tip Diameter.



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