1. Engineering Graphics with SolidWorks
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Chapter 5 – Objectives
Create two FLASHLIGHT parts:
LENS
BULB
Knowledge and understanding of the following features:
Extruded Boss/Base
Extruded Cut
Revolved Base
Revolved Boss Thin
Revolved Thin Cut
Dome
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3. Chapter 5 – Objectives Cont:
Shell
Hole Wizard
Circular Pattern
Ability to insert multiple Geometric relations and dimensions to a model.
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Chapter 5 – Objectives
Ability to apply Design Intent in Sketches, Features, Parts and Assemblies.
Utilize the following Sketch tools:
Circle
Line
3 Point Arc
Centerpoint Arc
Spline
Mirror
Offset Entities
Trim
Convert Entities.
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Chapter 5 – Objectives
Ability to insert the following Geometric relations:
Equal
Coincident
Symmetric
Intersection
Perpendicular
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Create the LENS.
The LENS utilizes a Revolved Base feature.
Sketch a centerline and a closed profile on the Right Plane.
Insert a Revolved Base feature. The Revolved Base feature requires an axis of revolution and an angle of revolution.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Create the new part.
Save the part.
Create the needed sketch profile on the Right Plane.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Use the Centerline, Line and 3 Point Arc sketch tools.
Insert Geometric relations and dimensions.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Insert the Revolved Base feature.
The solid Revolved Base feature requires:
Sketch plane (Right)
Sketch profile
Centerline
Angle of Revolution (360º)
Save the part.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Insert the Shell feature.
Utilize the Shell feature to create a constant wall thickness around the front face.
The Shell feature removes face material from a solid. The Shell feature requires a face and thickness.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Create the LensNeck. The LensNeck houses the BULB base and is connected to the BATTERYPLATE.
Use the Extruded Boss/Base feature.
The back face of the Revolved Base feature is the Sketch plane.
Utilize the Convert Entities Sketch tool to extract the back circular face to the Sketch plane. The new curve develops an On Edge relation.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
The LENS requires a Counterbore hole.
Apply the Hole Wizard feature.
The Hole Wizard feature assists in creating complex and simple holes.
The Hole Wizard Hole type categories are:
Counterbore
Countersink
Hole
Tapped
PipeTap
Legacy (Holes created before SolidWorks 2000).
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Add a Coincident Geometric relation.
Save the part.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Create a Revolved Boss Thin feature. Rotate an open sketched profile around an axis.
The sketch profile must be open and cannot cross the axis.
A Revolved Boss Thin feature requires:
Sketch plane (Right Plane)
Sketch profile (Center point arc)
Axis of Revolution (Temporary axis)
Angle of Rotation (360)
Thickness .100in, [2.54]
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Create the sketch for the Revolved Boss Thin feature.
Dimension and apply the needed geometric relations and dimensions.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Insert the Revolved Thin feature.
Rename the feature.
Save the part.
AXIS
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Apply the Extruded Boss/Base feature tool to create the front LensCover.
Utilize the Offset Entities Sketch tool to offset the outside circular edge of the Revolved feature.
The Sketch plane for the Extruded Boss feature is the front circular face.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
The Offset Entities Sketch tool requires an Offset Distance and direction.
Utilize the Bi-direction option to create a circular sketch in both directions.
The extrude direction is away from the Front Plane.
Insert needed dimensions.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Rename the feature.
Save the part.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – LENS Part
Apply the Extruded Boss/Base feature to create the LensShield.
Utilize the Convert Entities Sketch tool to extract the inside circular edge of the LensCover and place it on the Front plane.
Apply the Transparent Optical property to the LensShield to control the ability for light to pass through the surface. Transparent is an Optical Property found in the Color PropertyManager.
Save the part.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – BULB Part
The BULB fits inside the LENS.
Create the new part, BULB.
The BULB utilizes a solid Revolved Base feature.
The solid Revolved Base feature requires a:
Sketch plane (Right Plane)
Sketch profile (Lines)
Axis of Revolution (Centerline)
Angle of Rotation (360º)
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – BULB Part
The BULB requires a second solid Revolved feature.
The profile utilizes a complex curve called a Spline (Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline or NURB).
Draw Splines with control points.
Adjust the shape of the curve by dragging the control points.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – BULB Part
Insert a Revolved Cut Thin feature at the base of the BULB.
A Revolved Cut Thin feature removes material by rotating an open sketch profile around an axis.
Sketch an open profile on the Right Plane.
Add a Coincident relation to the silhouette and vertical edge.
Insert dimensions.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – BULB Part
Insert a Dome feature at the base of the BULB.
A Dome feature creates spherical or elliptical shaped geometry.
Use the Dome feature to create the Connector feature of the BULB.
The Dome feature requires a face and a height value.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – BULB Part
Apply the Extruded Cut feature tool.
The Extruded Cut feature is the seed feature for the Circular Pattern.
Insert the needed geometric relations and dimensions.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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Project 5 – BULB Part
Apply the Circular Pattern feature tool. Insert a Circular Pattern feature from the Extruded Cut.
Rename the feature.
Save the part.
Usually the sketch technique is first relations, then dimensions. Some sketch tools contained relations automatically. Example the rectangle sketch tool contains two horizontal and two vertical relations.
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