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Full fillet radius

Full fillet radius

Full fillet radius

(OP)
Been trying to figure out how to make a "bull-nose dowel" or cylindrical solid (no taper) with a full-radius on the end.

Isn't this possible without revolving a sketch or knowing the exact radius?

Seems like such a simple thing to do, yet I see no examples or explanation in 'help'.

I read post # 559-12695 by shearstrength and that was similar but had to do with a cube or rectangular solid.

Thanks,
Gatz

RE: Full fillet radius

In the Features toolbar, try "Dome".

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: Full fillet radius

(OP)
When "Dome" is used, it ADDS a hemisphere equal to the radius onto the face you select.  (By setting Distance variable to zero)

For instance, we have a cylinder that is .198" dia, and .250" long.
One end is to be fully radiused and the cylinder to remain .250" long OAL.
Thnx,
Gatz

RE: Full fillet radius

Then use the fillet tool instead.

SW07 SP1.0

Flores

RE: Full fillet radius

"...  or knowing the exact radius?"

You will need to use linked dimensions (change dia to radius dimension first), an equation or DT to fulfill this condition when using a Fillet.

cheers
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to find answers ... FAQ559-1091

RE: Full fillet radius

From your post, it seemed to me you were looking for something like Dome. If not, use suggestions from CBL and/or smcadman.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: Full fillet radius

ctopher, dome would have been my suggestion, but you beat me to it.  Dome would work by simply reducing the length of the cylinder by half the diameter.  

"For instance, we have a cylinder that is .198" dia, and .250" long.
One end is to be fully radiused and the cylinder to remain .250" long OAL."

SW07 SP1.0

Flores

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