Alibre Design

Chapter 7 - Feature Creation6. Click OK to create the fillet.7.8.2 Variable Radius FilletsVariable radius fillets create a rounded face of variable radius on an edge. You specifya start radius and end radius and a smooth transition is made between the two alongthe selected edge(s).‣ To create a variable radius fillet:1. Select the Fillet tool from the Part Modeling toolbar; or from the Featuremenu select Fillet; or right-click and select Add Fillet from the pop-up menu. TheFillet Edges dialog box appears.2. Select Variable Radius as the Fillet Type.3. Select the edge(s) or face(s) to be rounded. Selecting a face will subsequentlyselect all the edges associated with that face.4. Unselect the Tangent Propagate option if necessary. The Tangent Propagateoption creates a fillet on the selected edge as well as any other edges that form apath in which a tangent condition can be resolved.5. Specify the start Radius in the first radius field.6. Specify the end Radius in the second radius field.7. Click OK to create the fillet.183