bevelslijn

Bevelslijn is a Dutch term that designates the line on a part or drawing that corresponds to a bevel, chamfer, or sloping edge. The word combines bevel (the angled edge) and lijn (line), and it is used in technical contexts to indicate where material should be cut or shaped to create a bevel.

In technical drawings and computer-aided design (CAD), the bevelslijn marks the location of a bevel or chamfer and is typically accompanied by details specifying the angle, and sometimes the width or depth, depending on the geometry and drawing standards. The line helps engineers, machinists, and fabricators understand how the edge should be finished and how parts will mate or weld.

Applications vary by discipline. In woodworking, the bevelslijn guides saws, routers, or planing operations to achieve an angled edge. In metalworking and fabrication, it communicates edge preparation for processes such as welding, finishing, or assembly. In architectural and product design drawings, the bevelslijn aids in translating a three-dimensional bevel into two-dimensional information for manufacturing or assembly.

Conventions for depicting bevelslijnen can differ by country, industry, or standard, including differences in line type (solid, dashed) and accompanying annotations. Related terms include chamfer line, bevel, edge break, and other drafting conventions used to convey edge geometry.

The term is primarily used in Dutch-language technical documentation and may also appear in localized translations or bilingual materials.