How to angle the sides of tabs around a circular base

evan_van_peursem
evan_van_peursem Member Posts: 4 ✭
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Hopefully this is an easy question as I have a direct reference STL that I'd like to replicate and then modify. See the STL here:

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d12e3a1303b4fc96fbc5d579/w/ea6ec74fe48123340054da92/e/8d2b02cb799753e609c7f9cf

I can't figure out how to make the edge of the tabs 45 degrees, or make an angled cut out of the tab, or however is the best way to do it. I may not be using the right terminology here. I assume it starts with a revolve of some sort but not sure where to start.

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  • Matt_Shields
    Matt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 991 PRO
    Answer ✓
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    https://cad.onshape.com/documents/6893f4af7a444fd5066033fe/w/3c4a3cee55ab6b80c938a29b/e/b656a35e7428684a36a387a2

  • MDesign
    MDesign Member Posts: 1,468 PRO
    edited June 2025 Answer ✓
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    Draft would be my suggestion. just make the tabs normal then apply a draft to the one side.

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  • Matt_Shields
    Matt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 991 PRO
    Answer ✓
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    https://cad.onshape.com/documents/6893f4af7a444fd5066033fe/w/3c4a3cee55ab6b80c938a29b/e/b656a35e7428684a36a387a2

  • MDesign
    MDesign Member Posts: 1,468 PRO
    edited June 2025 Answer ✓
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    Draft would be my suggestion. just make the tabs normal then apply a draft to the one side.

  • evan_van_peursem
    evan_van_peursem Member Posts: 4 ✭

    Interesting, I thought that the extrude subtract wouldn't work so I didn't bother trying, but it appears that it not only does fine but is how the original part was made as evidenced by the small triangle at the point of the tabs. I'll need to look into the draft function as it appears that's what I had in mind.

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