Revolve

The revolve feature is very similar to the extrude in that a sketch is developed over a defined distance but in this case the distance is an angle rather than a linear value.

Any angular parameter needs an axis and a zero reference.  For the revolve the zero reference is the sketch plane.

Note: If you have elements of your section on the axis then you can only have one curve in that position – you cannot have multiple sketched curves on the axis.  All curves must be on one side only of the Axis of Revolution

 

 

 

Axis of Revolution – the line around which the section rotates

The axis can be either;

 

External – an existing straight edge or datum axis as below.  The axis must be on the same plane as the section.

or;

 

Internal

RMB > Axis of Revolution before creating your section

or;

select an existing centre line > RMB > Designated Axis of Revolution

 

 

How far the revolved volume is developed and the shape of its end face is dictated by its Depth Options