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4.00 Unit Vocabulary
H. Engineering Drafting II
Term | Definition |
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Profile | The shape of something that is seen against a background. |
Extrude | Creates a 3D solid from an object that encloses an area. |
Revolve | Creates a 3D solid or surface by sweeping an object around an axis. |
Taper | To make gradually smaller toward one end. |
Axis | The line about which a rotating body, such as the earth, turns. |
Linear | Of, consisting of, or using lines. |
Lofting | Creates a 3D solid or surface by specifying a series of cross sections. The cross sections define the shape of the resulting solid or surface. You must specify at least two cross sections. |
Interloping | An act of intrusion or encroachment. |
Sweep | Creates a 3D solid or 3D surface by sweeping a 2D object or subobject along an open or closed path. |
Path | A track specially constructed for a particular use. |
Shell | Convert a 3D solid to a hollow wall, or shell. |
Helix or Coil | Creates a 2D spiral or 3D spring. |
Fillet | Rounds and fillets the edges of objects. |
Chamfer | Bevels or chamfers the edges of two 2D objects or the adjacent faces of a 3D solid. |
Array | Creates copies of objects arranged in a pattern. You can create copies of objects in a regularly spaced rectangular, polar, or path array. |