Cutting Corners (edge break/chamfer)

[cdaniel7DK65]

I try to add a small edge break to all my parts whenever feasible.  Top edges are done with a small 90 degree cutter using the chamfer feature in the contour strategy.

For side edges, I have been editing the model to actually add a tiny .010" chamfer to the corners.  However, I'd like to stop this practice for a number of reasons.  Now I create the toolpaths in an assembly rather than the part file itself, and I don't want to have to edit the part file.

How can I make the tool path cut the corners on the parts?

Below is an example - I'm going to mill two parts in the orientation below, and want to edge break the noted corners which the designers left sharp.  I always have "roll around corners" selected, but it doesn't edge break - just minimizes the burr.

The only solution I can think of is to create a sketch and draw in the corner chamfers, which is not a very efficient way around the problem.

[MattWallaceVRTX · Accepted solution]

In Solidworks, you can put in an assembly level chamfer (or fillet) and you have an option as to whether that propogates to the part file.

[cdaniel7DK65]

Awesome!  I didn't know you could do that!

Thanks