Protrusions

Protrusions

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Use this to ...

• Adds material to a model by extending a profile.
• The following video demonstrates how to create a protrusion from a constrained profile. Do not adjust your volume; there is no sound associated with this video.

Key Points..

• Protrusions always add material to the solid.
• Protrusions are usually the first feature in a part.
• The ribbon bar guides you through the process of creating a protrusion. 

Prerequisites

• · A thorough understanding of creating profiles in Solid Edge.

Process: Create a Protrusion...

 


                                Step 1

Click Protrusion on the Features toolbar.

      
                                Step 2

Define the plane for the profile or select the objects from an existing sketch.

                                Step3

Complete the profile step by drawing and constraining a profile.

                    Step 4

For an open profile, a small red arrow appears to select the side to add material. Pick the Side Step direction to add material in the Graphics window.

                                Step 5

Pick one of the extent icons on the ribbon bar

                                Step 6

If required, activate the Non-Symmetric or Symmetric Extent option.

                                Step 7

Complete the extent options to define the size of the protrusion.

                                Step 8

Pick in the Graphics window to create the feature.

                               Step 9

If required, activate the Treatment step and apply a treatment to the protrusion.
 
                Step 10

Click Finish on the ribbon bar to complete the protrusion.