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How to angle the sides of tabs around a circular base

evan_van_peursemevan_van_peursem Member Posts: 4

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_ShieldsMatt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 649 PRO
    Answer ✓
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    https://cad.onshape.com/documents/6893f4af7a444fd5066033fe/w/3c4a3cee55ab6b80c938a29b/e/b656a35e7428684a36a387a2

  • MDesignMDesign Member Posts: 889 ✭✭✭
    edited June 25 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_ShieldsMatt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 649 PRO
    Answer ✓
    image.png

    https://cad.onshape.com/documents/6893f4af7a444fd5066033fe/w/3c4a3cee55ab6b80c938a29b/e/b656a35e7428684a36a387a2

  • MDesignMDesign Member Posts: 889 ✭✭✭
    edited June 25 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_peursemevan_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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