About the Revolve Feature
Revolve is a method of defining three-dimensional geometry by revolving a sketched section around a centerline. Use the Revolve tool to create a solid or surface feature, and to add or remove material. You can create the following revolve types:
• Revolved protrusion—Solid, Thickened
• Revolved cut—Solid, Thickened
• Revolved surface
• Revolved surface trim—Regular, Thickened
A revolved section requires an axis of revolution that can be created either with the section or defined by selecting model geometry.
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 Legacy revolved features that were defined using the Constant angle option are automatically converted to Variable. |
Activating the Revolve Tool
There are several ways to activate the Revolve tool:
• Click
Model >
Revolve and create a sketch to revolve. This method is referred to as action-object.
• Select an existing sketch and then click
Model >
Revolve. This method is referred to as object-action.
• Select a datum plane or planar surface to use as the sketching plane and then click
Model >
Revolve.
A preview of the feature is displayed in the graphics window. You can adjust the feature as needed by changing the angle of revolution, switching between a solid or surface, switching between protrusion or cut, or assigning a thickness to the sketch to create a thickened feature.
Creating a Two-Sided Feature
You can create a two-sided feature that is constructed on both sides of the sketching plane, with an angle option defined for each side.
To create a two-sided feature, start creating a revolved feature with an angle option defined for one side. Then click the Options tab, or right-click the graphics window or a drag handle, and define the angle of revolution for the second side.