Example Chamfer and Fillet (Fig. 13.39)

1. Using the Box and Cylinder tools, construct the 3D model in Fig. 13.37.

2. Place in the 3D Views/SW Isometric view (Fig. 13.38). Union the two boxes and with the Subtract tool, subtract the cylinders from the union.

   
   Fig. 13.37: Example Chamfer and Fillet the model before using the tools

   
   Fig. 13.38: Example isometric view Chamfer and Fillet the model before using the tools

   
   Fig. 13.39: Example Chamfer and Fillet

   Note

   To construct the elliptical cylinder: Command:_cylinder Current wire frame density: ISOLINES = 16 Specify centre for base of cylinder or [Elliptical] <0,0,0> : enter e right-click Specify axis endpoint of ellipse for base of cylinder: 130,160 Specify second endpoint of ellipse for base of cylinder: 210,160 Specify length of axis for base of cylinder: 170,180 Specify height of cylinder or [Center of other end]: 50 Command:

3. Click the Fillet tool icon in the Modify toolbar (Fig. 13.36). The command line shows:

   Command:_fillet
   Current settings: Mode = TRIM. Radius = 1
   Specify first object or...