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4.00 Unit Vocabulary
H. Engineering Drafting II
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |