 Side views of a bevel (above) and a chamfer (below) A beveled edge refers to an edge of a structure that is not perpendicular (but instead often at 45 degrees) to the faces of the piece. The words bevel and chamfer overlap in usage; in general usage they are often interchanged, while in technical usage they may sometimes be differentiated as shown in the image at right. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
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Example of a chamfer A Chamfer is a beveled edge connecting two surfaces. ...
Example of a chamfer A Chamfer is a beveled edge connecting two surfaces. ...
Applications
Woodworking Bevel angles can be duplicated using a sliding T bevel. A sliding T bevel is an adjustable gauge for setting and transferring angles. ...
Graphic design Typographic bevels are shading and aritifical shadows that emulate the appearance of a 3-dimensional letter. The space we live in is three-dimensional space. ...
The bevel is a relatively common effect in graphic editors such as Photoshop. As such, it is in widespread usage in mainstream logos and archetypes. Photoshop redirects here. ...
Bevel when mentioned in the same context with boxes and squares in design refers to a raised effect, and not as commonly mistaken for rounded corners.
Glass and mirrors Beveled edges are a common aesthetic nicety added to window panes and mirrors.
Geology Geologists refer to any slope of land into a strata of different elevation as a bevel.[1]
Sports In waterskiing, a bevel is the transition area between the side of the ski and the bottom of the ski. Beginners tend to prefer sharp bevels, which allow the ski to glide on the water surface.[2]
Cards With a deck of cards you can slide the top proportion back so that the back of the deck is at an angle. This helps with card tricks.
Theatre A Bevel. Standing on one leg while pulling in the foot to the other leg. Toe should flick out while the heel is in to the shin as far as possible.
See also Example of a chamfer A Chamfer is a beveled edge connecting two surfaces. ...
References - ^ Anvil Point – Some examples of bevels in landscape. Retrieved January 26, 2007.
- ^ About.com or Goode Water Skis. Retrieved January 26, 2007.
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