Complex chamfer notation

[JBATX]

What is the appropriate way to specify a chamfer that follows a complex path (i.e. - it is on an edge that is not simply straight or circular, but a combination of lines & arcs). Do I just specify the dimensions in a single view and rely on the visual representation to show that it follows the whole edge or do I need some additional notation?

 

[pylfrm]

Do I just specify the dimensions in a single view and rely on the visual representation to show that it follows the whole edge

That's probably fine if the chamfer (or perhaps the theoretical edge to which it's applied) is tangent continuous, and if a note is used to specify the chamfer like your image shows. I think it might be a bit questionable if it's actually dimensioned.

Keep in mind that the "<size> X 45°" specification is only valid where the surfaces are perpendicular. It looks like that may not be the case everywhere in your image, so you might want to consider the "<size> X <size>" specification instead.


pylfrm

 

[Burunduk]

In continuation to what pylfrm suggested, if the bottom chamfer shown on your part is equal to the specified top chamfer, it might be a good idea to specify a note such as UNSECIFIED CHAFMERS SHOWN IN DRAWING VIEWS: "<size> X <size>", if there is a general tolerance block, it will dictate the tolerance for those chamfers.

 

[dgallup]

I have added an ALL AROUND note to chamfers like that for clarity.

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