Cutting Corners (edge break/chamfer)

cdaniel7DK65
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Cutting Corners (edge break/chamfer)

cdaniel7DK65
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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.

 

 

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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.

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

 

Thanks

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