Bevel vs. Chamfer Edges: Differences and Applications ...

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In metalwork, as well as such other fields as stonework, glasswork, or carpentry, particular cuts along the edge, are often necessary to meet the finishing requirements of the workpiece. Determining a bevel vs. chamfer edge has long been confusing when cutting a particular angle. Each method refers to a slanted surface or edge, with a bevel used more commonly than a chamfer to describe the cut. To add to the confusion, the terms are often used interchangeably &#; chamfered edges are also known as a type of bevel cut. In terms of applications, each of the edges can be used for aesthetic and non-aesthetic purposes.

Nevertheless, knowing the difference between the two finishes is essential, especially in fabricating custom products requiring stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminum, or titanium. Manufacturers of components and parts for medical, electronic, tooling, construction, semiconductor, industrial, and aerospace applications may require ultra-high precision cut beveled or chamfered edged pieces for varying applications.

Difference Between Bevel and Chamfer

In comparing the two, remember that each refers to an edge that is not perpendicular to the face of the workpiece. That said, the distinction between a beveled edge and a chamfered edge lies in the angle and length of the cut. A bevel is an edge that slopes along the edge of a surface, while a chamfer is a transitional edge, made at a 45° angle, which connects two surfaces.

Bevel Applications

Bevel cuts, such as in cabinet trim, picture frames, and moldings, can be decorative. The application for bevel cuts is not just for aesthetic purposes but is often utilized for safety, wear resistance, or to facilitate the joining of one piece with another. Bevel cuts are necessary to fit moldings at angles and are a common joinery technique. Beveled edges can even be found on many cutting tools. Mirrors and glass top tables often have bevel-cut edges for protection from cuts. The sharpened angular tip at the end of a medical needle is beveled for use in types of skin injections. The correct needlepoint geometry for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections depends on the bevel angle at the tip.

Chamfer Applications

Though the chamfered edge is often described as a form of or type of bevel, the 45° angle of the chamfer cut distinguishes it from a bevel edge. The cut of a chamfered edge does not extend from one end of the piece to the other, making the workpiece&#;s shape slightly different. The chamfer edge can be formed on the inside or outside of the adjacent faces of an object. They can be employed to ease an otherwise sharp edge for safety or to prevent damage.

Frequently used in finish work of metals, wood, and other materials, the edge is commonly utilized in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. It is a common edge design in machining, printed circuit board designs, medical devices, furniture such as counters and table tops, poured-in-place concrete formwork, and mirrors.

Though often a source of confusion, a bevel vs. chamfer edge can mean a big difference in the finish requirements of a workpiece. Remember that the chamfered edge is designed at a 45° angle. If the edge doesn&#;t conform to that angle, it is beveled.

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by Crystal Bemis on November 10, .

Chamfers, rounds, fillets, and &#;break edges&#; are edge features that you may commonly see on your part drawings. They are used for a variety of reasons, which typically include: part strength, burr removal, ease of assembly, and aesthetics.

Chamfer Definition:

A chamfer is an angled cut on the edge of a part. Chamfers can be used on an internal or external edge. In Figure 1, a chamfer is shown on the edge of a hole feature.

Figure 1: Part with a Chamfered Edge

Application:

Chamfers can be dimensioned in two ways, either by calling out the length by angle, or calling out the length by length. If an angle other than 45 degrees is dimensioned, the surface to which the angle is measured must be made clear on the drawing. See Figure 2 for chamfer dimensioning examples.

Figure 2: Chamfer Dimensioning

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