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Lesson 2.4

How to Use Shell, Fillet, and Analysis Tools in CAD

This series was filmed and edited by Keaton Bowlby

In chapter 2 lesson 4, we take our Arduino enclosure design further by hollowing out space for the board and refining the box with professional finishing tools. You’ll learn how to use the Shell feature to create an internal cavity, how to add fillets (rounded corners) for cleaner design and improved fit, and how to leverage the Analysis tool for an X-ray view of your model. These tools not only help ensure your part looks good but also verify that components fit together correctly without interference.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to use the Shell tool to hollow out a box and create internal voids for components
  • How to apply fillets (corner radii) for smoother edges and cleaner geometry
  • How to identify and fix interferences inside your model
  • Using Section Analysis for X-ray vision to inspect fit between multiple parts
  • Best practices for refining enclosures and assemblies

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