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Use the Draft Analysis tool before finalizing to visually verify positive/negative drafts. Key Tips for Drafting

Which software are you using (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360)?

Are you working with a simple extruded part or a more complex surface? How to use the Draft Feature in Fusion 360! View File

The "Draft" feature is used in CAD software (like SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360) to apply a specific taper (angle) to part faces, facilitating their removal from a mold. It is crucial for manufacturing, as it adds or subtracts material to faces to ensure the part is not parallel to the mold opening, allowing it to be ejected. How to Apply a Draft Feature

Select from Neutral Plane (most common), Parting Line, or Step Draft. Use the Draft Analysis tool before finalizing to

Find Draft in the Features toolbar, usually under Insert > Features > Draft .

Apply draft features early in the model tree, generally before fillets and chamfers. How to use the Draft Feature in Fusion 360

Specify the draft angle and select a neutral plane or surface to define the "pull" direction. Select Faces: Select the specific faces to be drafted.