Turning example part 4: Defining the geometry

This shows you how to design your part.

1. Draw two lines:
   1. Click Construct tab > Geometry panel > Line > 2 Points.
   2. The Feature/Geometry Edit bar is displayed.

      

   3. In the Feature/Geometry Edit bar:

      For point 1, enter an XYZ 1 of X 2 (50 mm), Y 0, Z -3.5 (-88 mm).

      For point 2, enter an XYZ 2 of X 1 (25 mm), Y 0, Z -3.5 (-88 mm).

      Press Enter. This draws a line in the graphics window.

      

   4. Create a second line:

      For point 1 enter an XYZ 1 of X 1 (25 mm), Y 0, Z -3.5 (-88 mm).

      For point 2 enter an XYZ 2 of X 1 (25 mm), Y 0, Z 0.

      Press Enter to create a second line.

      

   5. Click Construct tab > Geometry panel > Fillet > Chamfer.
   6. In the Feature/Geometry Edit bar, enter:

      A width of 0.25 (6 mm).

      A height of 0.25 (6 mm).

   7. Position your mouse pointer close to the chamfer location. The chamfer snaps into place.

      

   8. Click to place the chamfer on your drawing. The chamfer automatically trims your lines.
2. Create a chamfer to trim your lines.
   1. Click Construct tab > Geometry panel > Fillet > Chamfer.
   2. In the Feature/Geometry Edit bar, enter:

      A width of 0.25 (6 mm).

      A height of 0.25 (6 mm).

   3. Position your mouse pointer close to the chamfer location. The chamfer snaps into place.

      

   4. Click to place the chamfer on your drawing. The chamfer automatically trims your lines.
3. To turn the part you need to convert these three individual lines into a single curve (chain the curve).
   1. Select Home tab > Create panel > Chaining > Pick Pieces.
   2. In the graphics window, click locations , , and . Each line segment changes color when selected.

      

   3. In the Feature/Geometry Edit bar, name the curve turn, and press Enter.
4. Create third line which you will use to create a Bore feature.
   1. Click Construct tab > Geometry panel > Line > 2 Points.
   2. In the Feature/Geometry Edit bar:

      For point 1 enter an XYZ 1 of X 0.625 (16 mm), Y 0, Z 0.

      For point 2 enter an XYZ 2 of X 0.625 (16 mm), Y 0, Z -3.75 (-94 mm).

   3. Press Enter.
5. To chain the bore curve:
   1. Select Home tab > Create panel > Chaining > Pick Pieces.
   2. In the graphics window, click locations 4 and 5 (you select the same line twice).

      

   3. In the Feature/Geometry Edit bar, name the curve bore, and press Enter.