← 2.4 Blending of lines and curves
Blending a line and a circle
Power Mechanics · Grade 10 · about 40 minutes
To blend a straight line and a circle, cross a parallel R from the line with a concentric arc r+R (external) or |r-R| (internal).
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- The tangent and the radius-R rule
- Locating the tangent points
- Blending two straight lines
- Constructing a rounded corner
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- External blend of two circles
- Internal blend of two circles
- Blending two equal circles
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- Constructing a hook
- Constructing a spanner outline
- Vehicle shapes with blending
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