Worksheet #8. 3D CAD part/assembly modelling.
Work through these SolidWorks online tutorials first:
Help > Online tutorial
Online tutorial title:
1) 30 minute lesson.
2) Lesson 1 – Parts
3) Lesson 2 – Assemblies
4) Assembly mates
5) Fillets
6) Lofts
7) Pattern Features
8) Revolves & Sweeps
Completed:
When you have finished the above, model these components using SolidWorks. Assign
correct materials and calculate their masses.
1 square=10mm
1
Material: ABS Plastic
Mass:
(84g)
Use rib feature
2
Fillets & radii 4R
Material: Plain Carbon Steel
Mass:
(2890g)
Always plan the modelling:
In your imagination break the component down into a collection of simpler solid shapes,
perhaps initially leaving out the holes.
Choose an appropriate base feature and build the model up from that.
Leave details such as chamfers, fillets and small holes until last.
Use lower limit values
3
Material: Brass
Mass:
(2001g)
4
Material: 1060 Aluminium Alloy
Mass:
(5901g)