If standard draft tools fail due to "impossible" geometry (e.g., complex curves or zero-thickness intersections), consider these alternative techniques:
: Locate the Draft icon in your Features toolbar or navigate through the menu (e.g., Insert > Features > Draft in SolidWorks). Define the Type of Draft :
: In some cases, it is easier to build the drafted faces as surfaces first and then knit them into a solid. ppg244_s02_082.jpg
: Input the required degree of taper (commonly 1∘1 raised to the composed with power 3∘3 raised to the composed with power for basic plastic parts).
: You select a plane or face that remains stationary, and the draft is applied relative to it. If standard draft tools fail due to "impossible" geometry (e
: You select a line (usually on the edge where the mold halves meet) that determines w
Are you working in , Solid Edge , or another CAD program, and is there a specific error message appearing when you try to apply the draft? : You select a plane or face that
: For circular or path-based features, you can often build the draft directly into the cross-section profile before revolving or sweeping the part.