Using corner cut in features.

[Archer743]

 

 I'm needing to add a chamfer to the end of the flanges of this channel, but when i do it keeps putting it on the flange. is there any other way to accomplish this?

 

[Lewk_PSB]

You're using Bevel Cut instead of Corner Cut in the Tools. Use Corner Cut, click near the corner, and then adjust the X and Y values to 1/2" or whatever you need.

[Archer743]

I tried using the corner cut on a different size channel and it worked, I seem to be having this problem with mc6x15.3 channel. could there be a structure setting that might be hindering me from accomplishing this cut?

[Lewk_PSB · Accepted solution]

Hmm, interesting. I was able to replicate that as well using an MC6x15.3. I think the reason for this is because the flange on the MC6x15.3 doesn't really end with a vertical at the taper - the radiused end of the flange ends with a curve. Something like a C6 does have this. Here are the ends of each, and if you zoom in while the display type is "Exact" you will see the same thing.

My guess is that because Advance Steel doesn't see a "flat" side to that profile on that end, it searches for the next nearest edge.

The next best option is to cut the corner using a plate and Element Contour along the UCS of the cut as shown:

[Archer743]

that may help in more ways then one! I was also able to add the cope using the polygon contour. 

thank for your help Luke.