Introduction to Parametric Modeling
Introduction to Revolve - A Glass
Introduction to Revolve - A Glass
Prerequisite Knowledge Previous knowledge of the following commands are required to complete this
lesson, sketching (line construction, dimensioning, Text), Fillet, Extruded
Boss/Base
Focus of the Lesson
Revolves add or remove material by revolving one or more profiles around a
centerline. You can create revolved boss/bases, revolved cuts, or revolved
surfaces. The revolved feature can be a solid, a thin feature, or a surface.
By analyzing the geometry of everyday objects (e.g. drinking glass) it can be
assessed which approach to modeling best applies to this object. In this case Revolve Boss/Base.
On completion of this lesson you will have the used the following aspects:
 Revolved a sketch contour about an axis to create a revolve boss/base.
 Create various type of revolves.
 Apply glass material to the part modeled.
Commands Used
This lesson includes Sketching (Centerline, line, Smart Dimension, Text,
fillet), Revolve Boss/Base, Fillet and Edit Materials.
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Where to start?
If you wish the Glass to end up sitting
on the Top Plane (Horizontal Plane) as
shown.
On which plane should the Sketch
Profile and centerline be constructed
to start the revolve feature.
Note: The sketch profile will be
revolved about the centerline.
Getting Started
In this case the Sketch will be setup
on the Front Plane, as the glass is in
the vertical position.
Select Sketch
on the features
command toolbar.
Select the Front Plane, the front plane
will move into the normal view, as shown.
Where to start the
Centerline
If you wish the Glass (part) to be position on the
Top Plane. The centerline will be started at the
origin, as shown.
Select centerline
and construct
a centerline approximately 140mm
in length.
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Create the profile
Create the sketch using the line command
and dimensions shown.
Note: Sketch is not yet Fully defined.
Diameter
Dimensions
Some dimensions should be diameter dimensions in the finished revolve feature.
For these dimensions, always select the centerline (axis of revolution) as one of
the picks. You will then have your choice of either a radius or diameter
dimension, depending on where you place the dimension text.
Note: This option is only available if a centerline is used as the axis of the
revolution.
Dimension between the centerline and the outer vertical
edge to create a horizontal dimension.
Do not click to place the dimension text just yet.
Notice the preview is a radius dimension.
Move the cursor to the right of the centerline.
The preview changes to a diameter dimension
as shown.
Click to place the dimension text. Change the
value to 70mm.
Set bottom diameter to 60mm as shown.
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Adding Fillet
Select Tools/Sketch Tools/Fillet or select Fillet
from the sketch toolbar.
Enter a Radius of 5 mm
Select inner lines of the sketch, as shown.
To exit the sketch, select the sketch tool on the
confirmation corner, sketch will be saved. Selecting
X will discard changes made.
Creating the feature
Select Features from the Command Manager. The Features toolbar has now
replaced the Sketch toolbar along the top of the screen
Choose Revolve Boss/Base
, the sketch rotates
to a trimetric view with a preview of the proposed
revolve.
Revolve Feature Settings
The PropertyManager
appears with these default
end conditions.
The Glass will default to a
preview as shown.
Default
Preview of
Glass
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Lets analyze the
Propertymanager
= Axis of Revolution
Axis of Revolution
Axis of
Revolution
In this case SolidWorks has recognized
the centerline as being the Axis of
Revolution. As the sketch was dimensioned
from the centerline to create the diameter
dimensions of the glass.
If different centerline was required it would be
selected from this area
Revolve Angle
Enter
Angle = 900
The Glass preview will alter as shown. Where the
the sketch (Profile) will rotate through 900.
Revolve Direction
Select
Reverse Direction. The Revolve will
now revolve to opposite direction as shown.
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Revolve Type
Select Mid-Plane in Revolve Type window as shown.
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The sketch (Profile) will now revolve
through 900 Mid-Plane as shown.
Note: Each of these options allow you to
Manipulate the Revolve feature to suit the part.
Selected Contours
Allows you to select individual sketches (Profiles)
which are to be revolved about an Axis.
Sketch (Contour)
Enter Required
Parameters
Enter
Angle = 3600.
Select One-Direction
Revolve Type window
Click OK button
in
to create the feature.
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Completed feature
This is the first completed feature of the
part. The sketch has been absorbed into
the REVOLVE 1 feature in the Feature
Manager.
Rename Feature
Add Top Fillet
Select the Fillet option. The fillet options appear
in the property manager.
Set the Fillet Type to Full Round Fillet
Note: The top edge of the glass is semi-circular.
By choosing Full round fillet it is not necessary
to enter a radius and if the glass feature is edited,
This feature will not need to be edited.
Face Selection
Using Items To Fillet window, select the
appropriate face within window.
Select the faces of the glass in sequence.
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Add Bottom Fillets
Text
Generating the Text
Add 3mm fillets to the edges shown.
Create a sketch on the bottom surface of
the glass.
Select Centerpoint Arc
sketch tool bar.
command from the
Select center point and construct semi-circle.
Note: Line guide sketch will obstruct the
Extrusion of the Text. The properties of the
line / semi-circle must be changed first to a construction line.
Change Properties
In order to change the properties of the semi-circle
to a construction line.
Select the semi-circle in the sketch.
For construction will be unchecked
PropertiesManager.
in the
Select this to change properties as shown.
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Dimension Arc
Radius = 10mm
Add Text
Add Text to sketch as shown.
Front = Arial Black
Units = 3.0 mm
Align = Center
Extrude Boss/Base the sketch to
a thickness of 1mm
Edit Materials
Right hand click on the part name, select
Edit Material.
Scroll down through the SolidWorks
Materials to Other Non-metals.
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Select Other Non-metals and select
Glass as shown.
Select OK
Lesson Complete!
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Other Possible Revolve Options
Glass
Sphere
Rolling Pin
Cone
Spinning Top
Salt Cellar
What would be the most appropriate approach with the Rolling Pin?

What plane will the Axis of Revolution and Profile be
setup on?

What profile should be used ?
In the case the Axis of Revolution will be setup in the horizontal position. Therefore on the Top Plane.
Sketch Profile
Axis of Revolution
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