How to Create Surface Plugs

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Step 1: Import CAD and Drag into Part Input of the Surface Plug block

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Step 2: Select the Cylindrical and Flushed Surfaces you would like to plug

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Adjustable Inputs

Plug Depth

Depth of the plug into the hole, measured from the flush surface.

Plug Cap Thickness

The thickness of the plug’s cap is measured from the hole’s flush surface.

Plug Cap Radial Offset

This is the radial offset of the cap, not including the radius of the grip.

Clearance

This is the space between the final part and the mask surfaces.

Taper Angle

The Taper Angle is measured from the vertical axis. It occurs on all walls inside or outside the part.

Resolution

The Resolution is the smallest feature nTop will recognize.

Apply Cap Grip

This adds a 1.5mm radial offset to the cap that aids with cap removal.

Include Edge Clearance

This creates an undercut on all interior sharp edges to ensure full plunge depth.