This task illustrates how to create a
shaft, that is a revolved feature, by using an open profile. In this section, you will also find the following reference information: |
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Open the Revolution.CATPart document and make sure that PartBody is set as current. | ||||||||
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Alternatively, select the LIM1 or LIM2
manipulator and drag them onto the value of your choice. |
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You can create shafts by selecting a surface as illustrated in this example: | ||||||||
About Profiles
About Axes
Thin SolidsYou can add thickness to both sides of the profile used to create the shaft. In the example below, the shaft is created using the Thick Profile option. Checking this option opens the whole Shaft Definition dialog box, which lets you then define Thickness 1 and Thickness 2. To perform the scenario, use Sketch.6. |
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Initial profile | Resulting shaft The profile is previewed in dotted line. Thickness has been added to both sides of the profile. |
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Neutral Fiber OptionThe Neutral Fiber option adds material equally to both sides of the profile. The thickness defined for Thickness 1 is evenly distributed to each side of the profile. Merge Ends OptionThe Merge Ends option attaches the profile endpoints to adjacent geometry (axis or if possible to existing material) as illustrated below: |
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Initial profile |
Resulting shaft The profile has been attached to the axis. |
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Restrictions
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