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How to make a simple tapered cylinder.

tracy_evans
tracy_evans Member Posts: 15 PRO
in Community Support
I need a cylinder that is say 40mm diameter on one end and 30mm diameter on the other end. 

I can't quite figure out the right technique.

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  • marcus_bernstein
    marcus_bernstein Member, User Group Leader Posts: 35 EDU
    Answer ✓
    I'd start with a sketch of one diameter and include a "draft" in my extrude. You could also sketch the angled cylinder/partial cone from a side view and Revolve it pretty easily, or even chamfer a straight 40mm cylinder. 
    Any chance Onshape is looking for interns?

    Philadelphia User Group Leader
  • NeilCooke
    NeilCooke Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 6,099 image
    Answer ✓
    Revolve would be the most efficient way. 
    Senior Director, Technical Services, EMEA

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  • marcus_bernstein
    marcus_bernstein Member, User Group Leader Posts: 35 EDU
    Answer ✓
    I'd start with a sketch of one diameter and include a "draft" in my extrude. You could also sketch the angled cylinder/partial cone from a side view and Revolve it pretty easily, or even chamfer a straight 40mm cylinder. 
    Any chance Onshape is looking for interns?

    Philadelphia User Group Leader
  • tracy_evans
    tracy_evans Member Posts: 15 PRO
    Thanks Marcus. I was trying to chamfer a cylinder but I cold not get it working. I've never tied a Draft. I will check that out.

  • tracy_evans
    tracy_evans Member Posts: 15 PRO
    Tried Draft but that only goes by degree. Ill try the Revolve approach
  • NeilCooke
    NeilCooke Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 6,099 image
    Answer ✓
    Revolve would be the most efficient way. 
    Senior Director, Technical Services, EMEA
  • tracy_evans
    tracy_evans Member Posts: 15 PRO
    Thanks All. Got it working with Revolve.

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