topic Re: Help with what tool to use for rounded channel/groove. in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Help with what tool to use for rounded channel/groove.

ericL5CHG — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 22:56:45 GMT

I hope I'm in the right place. I'm still learning and if this is the wrong forum please let me know and I'll re/move it.

See the attached screenshot. I have everything in this model created except for this rounded channel. I'm just looking for a little guidance - which tool is best for cutting out this channel? It seems like it should be easy but I can't seem to get it down. I tried the slot tool but looks like that is more for cutting a rounded hole straight through something, whereas this is curved into the piece. I'm sure my explanation is off, but I hope the pictures helps.

Thank you all. So far this learning process has been great!

Re: Help with what tool to use for rounded channel/groove.

ericL5CHG — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:10:12 GMT

I can't figure out how to delete this. I went back to playing with the slot tool and was able to get it to work.

So, looks like Slot tool was the correct tool and with some filleting you can get the rounded sides as well. If anyone has a better idea I'm all ears but this seemed to work out nicely.

Re: Help with what tool to use for rounded channel/groove.

JDMather — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:10:30 GMT

Slot Extrude and Fillet.

Or Revolve.

Attach your file here if you can’t figure it out.