Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
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I am a new user to SW, and I would like to know how can a full round be created by using the round/fillet option without entering a radius value.
If I create a cube or block, I would like to create a full round/fillet with three surfaces or sides, having the software compute the radius.
The space of these three surfaces, will automatically determine the radius it generates. If I change the lengths of these surfaces or sides, my full round will automatically be modified at the same time.
Any response will be greatly appreciated!!
If I create a cube or block, I would like to create a full round/fillet with three surfaces or sides, having the software compute the radius.
The space of these three surfaces, will automatically determine the radius it generates. If I change the lengths of these surfaces or sides, my full round will automatically be modified at the same time.
Any response will be greatly appreciated!!






RE: Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
The solution to your problem is to draw a circle/arc using one of the arc functions. Then using add relations make the arc tangent to all three sides/lines/edges. The arc will now adjust as you adjust the shape.
Regards
Kevin
kevin@ketd.co.uk
RE: Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
I want to create the radius by using the round/fillet command. This way, if I decide I want a chamfer instead, I can just delete that step in the tree and chamfer the edges with the chamfer command.
Any suggestions?
RE: Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
I am not sure I now follow the problem you are trying to solve. The only situation I can think of were the size of an arc is automatically determined is an arc thro 3 points/tangent to 3 faces.
If this is the case you could still contruct the arc manually using a sketch, adding relationships to tie in the rad and extrude a cut using the sketch. You may also be able to quickly convert this sketch to a chamfer if needed.
Solidworks does provide an ability to set a radius without specifying the RAD. This method involves the use of face fillets with hold lines. More detail are available in the SW help. Search for hole lines.
Hope this is of some help
Regards
Kevin
kevin@ketd.co.uk
RE: Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
BBJT CSWP
RE: Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
That works, but for only 2 faces, I believe he wants something similar to that but with three faces instead of two.
The only way I can think of doing it is by using the varaible radius to control this. I haven't made one of those in "Years".
It boils down to the fact that you pick the lines that the radius is to be tangent too, then pick the radius at that point.
I found if you move the view to Iso, then pick the three tangent lines where you want the radius to exist , and then change the radius dims to read the same value then you will slowly get your desired look.
It's not automatic, but it will fill the void.
shearstrength - I would make it for you, but they don't pay me enough here...
Scott Baugh, CSWP
George Koch Sons,LLC
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sjb@kochllc.com
RE: Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
BBJT CSWP
RE: Creating Rounds/Fillets Without Typing An Exact Value
BBJT CSWP