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how to calculate radius of curvature

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In CATIA you can use measure tools and change few settings to get desired output.

In NX, use the "Section Analysis" tool set to "Radius of Curvature", then decide the definition of the check; isoparam, planes, etc..

"You can create planes and make skech in this planes with the intersection of your surface to be measured. This option will create a line that you can then compare with others and know the angle diff..."

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Sectioning the curve surface, then calculate the curve edge in sketch editing space....