#### 3.3.1.3. Tutorial 2

In Tutorial 2, a ply tapering is defined along 2 edges. The procedure involves these steps:

1. Define an Edge Set. In this case, the Edge Set is defined through a Named Selection in Mechanical.

2. Open the Thickness tab in the Modeling Ply Properties dialog.

   Figure : Tapering in Ply Definition

3. Select the edge and define the taper angle.

   Figure : Thickness Distribution After Core Tapering

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