3.42-3.44 - FILLETS & CHAMFERS

What is a 'fillet' in AutoCAD?

• A straight, angled cut.

• A sharp corner.

• A smooth, rounded edge.

• A jagged edge.

Which of the following best describes a "chamfer" in AutoCAD?

• A 90-degree corner.

• A smooth, rounded edge.

• A double curve.

• A straight, angled cut.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Fillet

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(b) Chamfer

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• Rounds or fillets the edges of two 2D objects or the adjacent faces of a 3D solid.

• Bevels or chamfers the edges of two 2D objects or the adjacent faces of a 3D solid.

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What are the steps for the FILLET command?

• Specify the radius (R).

• Specify the first object.

• Specify the second object.

• Type "F" or press the Fillet button

What are the steps for the CHAMFER command?

• Specify the second object.

• Type "CHA" or press the Chamfer Button

• Specify the second distances.

• Specify the first distances (d).

• Specify the first object.

The shortcut for the fillet command is _.

The shortcut for the chamfer command is ___.

Match the following case studies descriptions and titles:

• Skatepark Design

• Engineers designing high-speed trains have employed chamfers & fillets to streamline the train profiles.

• Development of High-Speed Trains

• Earlier smartphone models featured sharp, boxy contours.

• The Evolution of Smartphone Design

• Architects utilize the fillet command to create smooth, flowing transitions between ramps.

Explain the importance of fillets and chamfers in the context of aerodynamics.

How confident do you feel using the FILLET command in AutoCAD after today's lesson?

• Very confident

• Somewhat confident

• Neutral

• Somewhat unconfident

• Not confident at all