SWB105 - SolidWorks BasicsIntroduction to 3D Modeling with SolidWorks

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What is a sketch?Sketch: All models start with a sketchA two dimensional version of a solid partCan vary in complexity depending on the partWhen making a sketch, you must choose a plane/face as a reference pointVocademySWB105 SolidWorks Basics

What is a Part?Solidworks has 3 different file formats Part Individual object, all projects start with a partAssembly A collection of parts pulled into one file to show how components come togetherDrawing A 2-D version of a part or assembly with dimensions In this class we are going to focus on PartWhen you select new file, it will ask you which format. We are going to use Part

Dimension Sketch Use smart dimension toolBest to start from a fixed point or originUse overall dimensionsCan be in stander or metric

Your First SketchChoose a sketch Plane (We will be working in the Right Plane)In the sketch menu, you want to use the Rectangle toolUse Center Rectangle (Defines the rectangle from a middle point of origin)Dimension two sides of the rectangle from edge to edgeVocademySWB105 SolidWorks Basics

Extruding Your SketchAfter dimensioning, exit sketch by using the green check markUnder the feature menu, select ExtrudeSelect your sketch, then select direction of extrude (We are using Mid Plane)Dimension the extrude

Cut ExtrudeA cut start with a sketchSelect a faceUse the Rectangle tool again, this time using Corner Rectangle We want to select the edge of our extrudeVocademySWB105 SolidWorks Basics

Dimensioning CutWe want to use our edges as references in the dimension Dimension from the edge of our extrude to make our cut sketchYou can make 2 or more dimensions equal to each otherIf you change the master, it will change allAfter final dimension, exit sketch

Extrude CutCut has a number of optionsYou can cut by dimension, by surface, or through allWe are using through all which cuts through the entire model

Second ExtrudeSketch using RelationsRelations uses edges and lines as referencesUse Corner Rectangle and select the corner of our cutUse the edges of the object and the corner of the cut for our sketch

Second CutSelect the Right Plane and open a sketchWe will be sketching with LinesSolidworks can snap to 90 degrees4 Lines to make a rectangle at 60 degrees

Dimension Using AnglesUse Smart Dimension to define rectangle edge at a 60 degree angleUse Relation to fix the corner on horizontal edge Dimension from vertical edge to lower corner of rectangleDefine height and width of rectangle using Smart Dimension

Mid Plane CutSame manner that we extruded on Mid plane, we can cut on Mid Plane This cut is based on the Right Plane Mid Plane allows us to cut opposite directions equalityDimension cut, exit cut

Convert EntrySelect a faceOpen the sketch menuUse the Convert Entry tool to bring face edges into the sketch

Trim SketchSketch Line through face reference lines Dimension Line from bottom edgeTrim Line and reference lines

Cut Trim SketchSelect Converted Entries sketchSelect Cut from feature menuCut use Through All

Cut TextOpen the Sketch toolSelect the front Face of the modelSketch a construction line (use for construction option)Choose Text tool to add a personal name or logoClose Sketch

Finished Model

Optional FeaturesChange dimensions to fit your phone or tabletYou can add a chamfer You can save as an .STL to 3D printSave As from the File menuAt the bottom is a list of formats Choose .STL

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