What feature is specifically used to break a sharp corner in a model?

The feature specifically used to break a sharp corner in a model is the chamfer. A chamfer creates a beveled edge at a specified angle typically set at 45 degrees, effectively removing the sharpness of the corner. This is useful for both aesthetic purposes and practical considerations such as reducing stress concentrations that can occur at sharp edges, which may lead to failure during machining or assembly.

In Solid Edge, the chamfer tool allows designers to specify the dimensions and angle of the chamfer, making it highly versatile for various applications. This feature plays an important role in part design, especially when considering manufacturability and assembly of components.

While the fillet also rounds an edge, it does so in a different manner, creating a smooth curve rather than a straight bevel. The bevel feature may create a sloped surface, but it does not specifically target corner breaks in the way a chamfer does, as it is more about angular changes on the surface. The taper feature is used to create a gradual decrease in size, which is not directly related to breaking corners.

Therefore, in the context of breaking sharp corners, the chamfer is the precise tool used to achieve that effect in Solid Edge design workflows.