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168 | Chapter 9 Creating Work Features
Key Terms
Te r m Definition
nonparametric work
plane
A work plane fixed in location with respect to a part. If the part geometry is
parametrically changed, the work plane is unaffected.
parametrics A solution method that uses the values of part parameters to determine the
geometric configuration of the part.
parametric work plane A work plane associated with and dependent on the edges, faces, planes, vertices,
and axes of a part.
sketch plane A temporary drawing surface that corresponds to a real plane on a feature. It is an
infinite plane with both X and Y axes on which you sketch or place a feature.
work axis A parametric construction line created along the centerline of a cylindrical feature,
or sketched on the current sketch plane. A work axis can be used as the axis of
revolution for a revolved or swept feature, an array of features, to place a work
plane, and to locate new sketch geometry. It can be included in dimensions.
work feature Planes, axes, and points used to place geometric features on an active part.
work plane An infinite plane attached to a part. A work plane can be designated as a sketch
plane and can be included in a constraint or dimension scheme. Work planes can
be either parametric, or nonparametric.
work point A parametric work feature used to position a hole, the center of an array, or any
other point for which there is no other geometric reference.