CATIA - Essential training - 008 Corner, Tangent Arc and Chamfer
Corner Feature
A corner feature is used to create a sharp or rounded corner between two faces. To create a corner feature, follow these steps:
Select the two faces that you want to connect with a corner feature.
Click on the Corner button in the Features toolbar.
In the Corner Parameters dialog box, specify the radius of the corner.
Click on the OK button.
Tangent Arc Feature
A tangent arc feature is used to create an arc that is tangent to two other entities. To create a tangent arc feature, follow these steps:
Select the two entities that you want the arc to be tangent to.
Click on the Tangent Arc button in the Features toolbar.
In the Tangent Arc Parameters dialog box, specify the radius of the arc and the start and end angles.
Click on the OK button.
Chamfer Feature
A chamfer feature is used to create a beveled edge between two faces. To create a chamfer feature, follow these steps:
Select the two faces that you want to chamfer.
Click on the Chamfer button in the Features toolbar.
In the Chamfer Parameters dialog box, specify the type of chamfer (round or bevel), the radius or distance of the chamfer, and the start and end angles.
Click on the OK button.
Here are some additional tips for creating corner, tangent arc, and chamfer features in CATIA:
To create a sharp corner, specify a radius of 0 in the Corner Parameters dialog box.
To create a tangent arc that is tangent to two lines, select the lines in the Tangent Arc Parameters dialog box.
To create a chamfer that is tangent to two faces, select the faces in the Chamfer Parameters dialog box.
Video section
Introduction 00:00
Corner 01:02
Tangent Arc 05:27
Chamfer 08:37
