Limitations for Washers

The following table describes the scenarios in which a washer might not be generated for a hole:

Table 1: Washer Limitations

ScenarioDescription
A hole is shared by two facesThe hole is not detected, and a washer is not generated around the hole. To ensure that a washer is generated, you should merge the faces.
A local mesh control is setWashers are not generated on any face to which a local mesh control has been applied.
The Defeature Size is greater than the Minimum Edge Length Washers might not be generated.
A hole has a diameter less than the Minimum Edge Length A washer will not be generated for the hole.
The Min Size and Element Size are set to the same valueWashers might not be generated.