Used for more complex, split-mold designs. It requires a defined parting line (a line, edge, or curve) to draft upward and downward, often allowing for more control over complex contours.
You can apply drafts to multiple faces at once, reverse the direction, or change the angle after the part is modeled. Ajb0003 mp4
Tools like "Allow Reduced Angle" help apply draft to complex 3D contours. Used for more complex, split-mold designs
Drafts prevent vacuum seals and surface scratches during mold extraction, extending tool life. Tools like "Allow Reduced Angle" help apply draft
The most common method. You select a plane (e.g., top face) to act as the fixed reference, then select the faces to taper.
You can add a taper angle directly inside the Extruded Boss/Base feature rather than as a separate, later step. Advantages and Best Practices
The surface or plane that acts as the anchor; the edge of the draft on this plane remains constant, while the rest of the face tapers.