Construct a Solid Sweep Cutout

Solid Sweep Cutout requires a solid body for the tool and a solid body for the material to be cut. Set the solid body to be cut as the active body.

Choose Home tab→Solids group→Cut list→ Solid Sweep Cutout.

Select the Path .

Both 2D and 3D paths are supported .

Select the Tool .

For tool body examples, see the Solid Sweep Cutout command.

Define the Axis .

If the tool is not on the path, you can move it to the path by clicking the Place Tool On Path button .

The following is an example of a tool placed with this option deselected.

If you want to place the sweep tool normal to a surface on the circular or round body while creating a swept cutout, click the Place Tool Normal to Surface button .

With this option selected, the sweep tool follows the path correctly on the circular body, which results in a precise swept cutout.

Set the Axis Lock Direction if needed.

Click Finish.

The solid sweep cutout is created.