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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 a plane that represents where the part will split in the mold. View File

Select from Neutral Plane (most common), Parting Line, or Step Draft. The "Draft" feature is used in CAD software

Are you working with a simple extruded part or a more complex surface? How to use the Draft Feature in Fusion 360! Select from Neutral Plane (most common), Parting Line,

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