Understanding and applying swept boss and swept cut

Swept boss and swept cut allow us to create shapes by sweeping a profile along a path. In this section, we will discuss swept boss and swept cut in detail. These features are opposites and require more than one sketch if we wish to apply them. We will learn about their definitions, how to apply them, and how to modify them.

What are swept boss and swept cut?

Swept boss and swept cut are opposing features; one adds materials while the other removes materials. Let's talk about them in more detail:

• Swept boss: This adds materials by sweeping a profile shape on a designated path.
• Swept cut: This removes materials by sweeping a profile shape on a designated path.

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