To Define an Axis of Revolution
Use one of the following methods to define an axis of revolution:
• Select an external axis of revolution
• Create an internal centerline as an axis of revolution
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To specify which centerline is used as the axis of revolution, select the desired centerline, and right-click and choose Designate Axis of Revolution.
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External axis of revolution
1. Make sure the model contains linear geometry to use as an axis of revolution.
2. Click
Model >
Revolve. The
Revolve tab opens.
3. Select a sketch to revolve, or to create a sketch, click the
Placement tab, click
Define, sketch a section, and click
OK.
| You could also select a sketch first, or select a datum plane or planar surface first, and then click Model > Revolve. |
4. Click the
collector.
5. Select a linear feature or geometric reference to use as an axis of revolution.
6. Continue defining the revolved feature.
Internal centerline as an axis of revolution
1. Click
Model >
Revolve. The
Revolve tab opens.
2. Select a sketch that includes a centerline, or to create a sketch, click the
Placement tab, click
Define, sketch a section, click
Sketch >
Centerline in the Datum group to create a geometry centerline, and click
OK.
| You could also select a sketch first, or select a datum plane or planar surface first, and then click Model > Revolve. |
3. Continue defining the revolved feature.