Chamfer calculator converts a target chamfer angle and one known leg (depth or width) into the other leg, for programming an edge break or bevel.
How it works
A chamfer cut forms a right triangle where the two legs are the axial depth and radial width of the cut, connected by the chamfer angle measured from the flat face. At exactly 45°, depth and width are equal; any other angle makes the triangle uneven, so knowing the angle and one leg is enough to solve for the other.
FAQ
What’s a typical chamfer angle and size? 45° by 0.010 to 0.030 in is a very common general-purpose edge break; sharper functional chamfers, like lead-ins for threads or press fits, often use 30° or 60° depending on the mating part’s requirements.
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