Non_Tangent_Surface_Segments

This check verifies whether adjacent segments of a surface are normal-continuous. If not, an error is displayed.

This page discusses:

Context

A tangent continuity corresponds to a transition between two surface segments (patches) with no change in the tangential angle.

Tangent discontinuities can be visible and felt on the resulting product.

Note: Normal discontinuities can be used intentionally to design chamfers, for example.

Check Information

Check Details Description
Applicable to: PartFeature
Automatic Solution:
Check Parameters:
  • Min_Angle_Deg: Angle type.

    Specifies the minimum angle transition allowed for a G1-Discontinuity.

  • Max_Angle_Deg: Angle type.

    Specifies the maximum angle transition allowed for a G1-Discontinuity. If the value is set to zero, the parameter is ignored.

  • Nb_Pts: Integer type.

    Specifies the size of the point sample used to check a G1-Discontinuity.