CNC Machined Parts - Revision history

Cduffney at 13:36, 28 August 2025

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Cduffney at 13:46, 27 August 2025

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Cduffney at 14:15, 23 June 2025

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Cduffney at 14:10, 23 June 2025

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Cduffney: /* Applying Fillets */

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‎Applying Fillets

Cduffney: /* Fillet Operation */

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‎Fillet Operation

Cduffney: /* Fillet Operation */

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‎Fillet Operation

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 Now you can design fully finished machined parts and have them in hand in as little as 2-3 days, directly within <b>Protocase Designer!</b><br>
 https://www.protocase.com/products/cnc-machining/
 <b>Please note, designing CNC Machined Parts is currently released as a BETA feature, and is still under active development. You may encounter occasional bugs or incomplete functionality until it's full release.</b>

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	# Enter your desired corner radius value and click <b>OK</b>		# Enter your desired corner radius value and click <b>OK</b>
	[[File:fillet_example.gif \| 1000px]]		[[File:fillet_example.gif \| 1000px]]
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		+	=Features Not Yet Implemented=
		+	Below you'll find a list of features that are currently disabled or have yet to be implemented for CNC Machined Parts: <br>
		+	* Placing any of our pre-made library items via the Library Manager such as cutouts, graphics, hardware, fasteners or components. <b>Note: you can still create a 2D sketch and save it to your personal library to use within a cnc machined design!</b>
		+	* Importing any type of graphic file into your design such as bitmaps or vector images.
		+	* Creating a sub-assembly of a CNC Machined Part.
		+	* Transfer Enclosure feature.

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 Now you can design fully finished machined parts and have them in hand in as little as 2-3 days, directly within <b>Protocase Designer!</b><br>
 https://www.protocase.com/products/cnc-machining/
 =Getting Your Design Started=

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 Protocase Designer now includes a <b>Machined Shapes</b> category under templates. <br>
-To begin, select the <b>Machined Cube</b> template, you can expect more shapes & templates to come in the future! <br>
+To begin, select the <b>Machined Cube</b> template as your starting point.<br>
 [[File:machined_shapes.png|800px]]

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	[[File:apply_operations.png]]		[[File:apply_operations.png]]

		+	==== Wireframe View ====
	While applying an operation, you will see a transparent red "preview" shape that the operation generates within the model. It's often useful to view your model in <b>Wireframe</b> mode during this, as it gives you a better representation of how the operations shape will change your geometry. This can be done by going to the <b>View</b> tab in the editor, and clicking <b>Wireframe</b>.		While applying an operation, you will see a transparent red "preview" shape that the operation generates within the model. It's often useful to view your model in <b>Wireframe</b> mode during this, as it gives you a better representation of how the operations shape will change your geometry. This can be done by going to the <b>View</b> tab in the editor, and clicking <b>Wireframe</b>.

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	# Click the <b>FILLET</b> button.		# Click the <b>FILLET</b> button.
	# Enter your desired corner radius value and click <b>OK</b>		# Enter your desired corner radius value and click <b>OK</b>
		+	[[File:fillet_example.gif \| 1000px]]

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	=== Fillet Operation ===		=== Fillet Operation ===
	* A Fillet is a smooth, rounded transition between two surfaces or edges, usually applied to corners. Instead of leaving a sharp corner where two faces meet, a fillet adds a gentle curve.		* A Fillet is a smooth, rounded transition between two surfaces or edges, usually applied to corners. Instead of leaving a sharp corner where two faces meet, a fillet adds a gentle curve.
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		+	==== Edge Selection ====
		+	* To select an edge to apply a fillet, left click on it. To select multiple edges, hold <b>SHIFT</b> and left click them.
		+	* To clear your selections, hold shift and left click in an empty area in the editor.
		+
		+	==== Applying Fillets ====
		+	* To apply a fillet to a corner or edge in your design, do the following:
		+	# Select one or more edges
		+	# Click <b>Machining Tools</b> tab in the 3D editor toolbar.
		+	# Click the <b>FILLET</b> button.
		+	# Enter your desired corner radius value and click <b>OK</b>

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	=== Fillet Operation ===		=== Fillet Operation ===
−	* ~~TODO~~	+	* A Fillet is a smooth, rounded transition between two surfaces or edges, usually applied to corners. Instead of leaving a sharp corner where two faces meet, a fillet adds a gentle curve.

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 The Hole Operation is used to create different hole features, such as:
-==== Countersink ====
+* <b>Countersink</b>
-A Countersink is a conical-shaped recess at the top of a hole, designed for flat-head screws to sit flush with or slightly below the surface.
+** A Countersink is a conical-shaped recess at the top of a hole, designed for flat-head screws to sit flush with or slightly below the surface.
-==== Counterbore ====
+* <b>Counterbore</b>
-A Counterbore is a flat-bottomed, larger-diameter section at the top of a drilled hole, designed to recess the head of a socket-head or hex bolt so it sits flush or below the surface.
+** A Counterbore is a flat-bottomed, larger-diameter section at the top of a drilled hole, designed to recess the head of a socket-head or hex bolt so it sits flush or below the surface.
-==== Tapped Hole ====
+* <b>Tapped Hole</b>
-A Tapped Hole is a drilled hole that also has threads cut inside it, allowing a screw or bolt to be fastened directly into the part without needing a nut.
+** A Tapped Hole is a drilled hole that also has threads cut inside it, allowing a screw or bolt to be fastened directly into the part without needing a nut.
-==== Drilled Hole ====
+* <b>Drilled Hole</b>
-A Drilled Hole is the most basic type of hole—made using a drill bit that cuts straight down into the material. The sides of the hole are cylindrical, and the bottom may be either flat or slightly pointed, depending on the tool used.
+** A Drilled Hole is the most basic type of hole—made using a drill bit that cuts straight down into the material. The sides of the hole are cylindrical, and the bottom may be either flat or slightly pointed, depending on the tool used.
 === Fillet Operation ===
 * TODO

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 === Hole Operation ===
-* The Hole Operation is used to create different hole features, such as:
+The Hole Operation is used to create different hole features, such as:
-  * Countersinks
-  * Counterbores
+==== Countersink ====
-  * Tapped Holes
+A Countersink is a conical-shaped recess at the top of a hole, designed for flat-head screws to sit flush with or slightly below the surface.
-  * Drilled Holes
 === Fillet Operation ===
 * TODO