Enclosed chamfer
Enclosed chamfer
(OP)
I'm designing a part that will be milled from aluminium. I want to specify a chamfer feature but do not want it to run the entire length of the edge it will be placed on. I don't know what this might be called, and I haven't managed to get exactly what I'm looking for by searching, but I have modelled it by making an extruded cut in a 45º shape, then using a revolved cut each end to simulate the 45º mill cutter.
This does give the result I want, but it just feels a bit 'clunky' and requires several processes to complete. Is there a better way?
This does give the result I want, but it just feels a bit 'clunky' and requires several processes to complete. Is there a better way?






RE: Enclosed chamfer
In case you need this feature again and again, I would suggest you to create library features based on the need and use them instead.
Deepak Gupta
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A setting under the chamfer tool that lets you back the chamfer away from an edge and apply a start/end detail like this would be fantastic!
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mncad
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If what you want is a chamfer to go part of the way along the edge then specify that. This CAN be machined without a runout, but if a runout is allowed then indicate how much you can tolerate such as "R.500 Max Runout Allowed". Many designers unwittingly add cost to a part by over-specifying details or manufacturing methods that do not affect the part's function. It is good to think like a machinist so that you can be sure the part CAN be machined, but if that is not your wheelhouse then effectively specifying machining methods tends to cost money. For instance, rotating the part (using a fourth axis) or the head is considered an additional setup, but a tool change to swap to a bevel cutter is very fast.
When in doubt, talk to the machinist and let him know what you are after and ask how he would approach it. Then you are in a better position to specify the right things on the print.
- - -Updraft
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Updraft - I was wondering how to specify the allowable runout, so you have answered my question perfectly. I will be adding that to my drawing in due course.
mncad - I like the extruded slot method. I have to say, the third one though, using a solid and removing material... Would never have thought of that! I'll keep that in reserve for future use!
Have a star, the lot of yer. Very useful, thanks.
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Just kidding - I like your attention to detail. Thanks!
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In regard to the Imperial system, I much prefer Imperial Ales to Imperial Dimensions.
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Michael Cole
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