Learn all the extrude depth options in PTC Creo Parametric | Creo tutorials
Extrude depth option is the next tool after selecting the solid or surface extrude feature in PTC Creo parametric. Extrude depth option has few features that are used to extrude the sketch perpendicular to the sketching plane as per the user's requirement. Extruding the sketch using some dimensions or using any reference plane can be done with the help of these extrude depth options. So, learning the function of every extrude option is very important to perform extrude feature in your sketch. The aim of this Creo tutorial is to make you understand the functions of all extrude depth options in PTC Creo parametric. Let's begin.
Extrude depth options
The extrude depth options are used to control the extrude by using conditions such as assigning depth value, assigning depth using the next surface, or using the next object. There are six extrude depth options in PTC Creo parametric. You can specify any one of the six depth options to control the extrude. To enter the depth value use the text box given next to the depth options. To change the direction of the extrude just select the flip tool given next to the text box. The six depth options in PTC Creo parametric are,
- Blind
- Symmetric
- To next
- Through all
- Through until
- To selected
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| Extrude depth options in Creo |
Let us discuss each extrude depth option in detail in this Creo tutorial.
1. Blind
The blind is used to extrude the sketch perpendicular to the sketching plane by providing the depth value and selecting the required direction. The blind option is selected as a default. You can change the direction of the extrude using the flip tool or entering the negative depth value in the text box. As the name indicates, the depth is blind to Creo parametric and you have to provide the depth value. The blind option is available in all types of extrude.
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| Blind |
2. Symmetric
The symmetric depth option is used to create a extrude on both sides of the sketching plane. Here as well you have to provide the depth value. The important point is that the depth value provided is taken as the total depth. The extruded product is symmetrical to the sketching plane. The symmetric depth option is also available in all types of extrude.
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| Symmetric |
3. To next
The To next depth option is used to create a extrude up to the nearest surface of a solid. As we are specifying the depth up to the next surface there is no need to enter the depth value. This option is not available in assembly mode.
4. Through all
The Through all depth option is used to create a extrude intersect all the surfaces in the model. This function is mostly used to remove material. The depth value is not required in this depth option. The flip tool is used to reverse the direction.
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| Through all |
5. Through until
The Through until depth option is similar to the Through all option but the difference here is that you have to select the surface to stop the extrude. This option will extrude the sketch up to the selected or specified surface. The depth value is not required in this depth option.
6. To selected
The To-selected depth option is used to extrude the sketch up to the selected point, curve, plane, or surface, or to an offset of a point, curve, plane, or surface. While extruding up to the selected point, curve, plane, or surface the depth value is not required. While extruding up to an offset of a point, curve, plane, or surface there is a need for the distance offset. To enter the offset distance use the text box. The flip tool is used to reverse the direction of the extrude.
Now you have learned the functions of all the extrude depth options in PTC Creo parametric. But before using these depth options you should study completely about the project that will help you to select the proper depth option.
This is the end of this Creo tutorial. In this Creo tutorial, we have discussed the extrude depth options in Creo parametric. And also, we have discussed the functions of all the extrude depth options. I suggest you practice this tutorial using some examples.
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HAPPY LEARNING !!!
Also read The basics of Extrude feature
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