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Solid bodies and sheet bodies with Revolve

Solid Bodies

You get a solid body when you revolve:

  • A closed section with the Body Type set to Solid.
  • An open section when the total revolve angle is equal to 360 degrees.
  • An open section with an offset of any value.

Sheet Bodies

You get sheet bodies when you revolve:

  • A closed section with the Body Type set to Sheet.
  • An open section with an angle less than 360 degrees with no offset.

How do I

  • Revolve and unite a section
  • Revolve a section with an offset
  • Revolve a section between faces
  • Revolve a section using a symmetric angle

Learn more

  • Revolve

Look up more details

  • Revolve dialog box
  • Revolve tips

Solid bodies and sheet bodies with Revolve, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/209349590/PL20220512394070742.modeling/revolve_revolve_body_types_rt · retrieved 2026-07-10