SolidWorks
1. Introduction
(1) What is SolidWorks?
A Design Automation
Software Package Used to
Produce
• Parts
• Assemblies
• Drawings
(From Planchard and Planchard 2003)
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(2) Starting Up
Window: Start->Programs->SolidWorks 2007-> SolidWorks 2007
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(3) References
• Online Help
Menu: Help->SolidWorks Help Topics
• Online Tutorial
Menu: Help->SolidWorks Tutorial
• Books:
D. C. Planchard and M. P. Planchard, SolidWorks 2007: The
Basics, SDC Publications, 2007
D. C. Planchard and M. P. Planchard, Engineering Design with
SolidWorks 2007, SDC Publications, 2007
D. C. Planchard and M. P. Planchard, Engineering Design with
SolidWorks 2003, SDC Publications, 2003
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SolidWorks-3
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(4) SolidWorks Model Types
Type
Function
Data File
Part
3-D Object
*.SLDPRT
Assembly
Many Parts
*.SLDASM
Drawing
Multi-views
*.SLDDRW
e.g.,
Base.sldprt
Base-Rod.sldasm
Base.slddrw
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2. Part Modeling
(1) Setting Up Unit
Menu: Tools->Options
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(2) 3-D Object Creation Procedure
By Creating Features
Top Plane
+ Block
– Hole
Each Feature:
• 2-D Sketching
• 3-D Formation
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(3) 2-D Sketching
Parametric Modeling
(a) Procedure
• Sketch the geometry
• Dimension the geometry
• Modify the dimension values
e.g.,
1.43
1
1
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1
1.51
1
0.35
0.42
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(b) 2-D Object Creation Methods
Menu: Tools->Sketch Entities
Line
Circle
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Centerpoint Arc
Tangent Arc
Spline
Rectangle
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Point
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(c) Additional 2-D Object Creation Methods
Menu: Tools->Sketch Tools
Mirror
Offset Entities
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Fillet
Trim
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Chamfer
Extend
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(d) Dimensioning
Menu: Tools->Dimensions->Smart
Angular
Radial
Linear
(e) Relations
Menu: Tools->Relations
Horizontal
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Vertical
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Collinear
Perpendicular
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Parallel
Tangent
Concentric
Symmetric
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Midpoint
Equal
Coincident
Coradial
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(4) Features
Menu: Insert->Boss/Bass
Extruded Boss/Base
Revolved Boss/Base
Menu: Insert->Cut
Revolved Cut
Extruded Cut
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Menu: Insert->Boss/Bass
Sweep Boss/Base
Lofted Boss/Base
Menu: Insert->Features
Fillet
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Chamfer
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Menu: Insert->Pattern/Mirror
Linear Pattern
Circular Pattern
Mirror
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(5) Reference Geometry
Menu: Insert->Reference Geometry
Z
Y
Plane
Axis
X
Coordinate System
e.g.,
A reference plane for creating a sketch of
revolved cut feature
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(6) Viewing
Menu: View->Display
Wireframe
Hidden Lines
Removed
Hidden Lines
Visible
Shaded With
Edges
Menu: View->Modify
Zoom to Fit
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Pan
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Rotate
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3. Assembly Modeling
(1) Loading the Components
Menu: Insert->Component
->Existing Part/Assembly
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(2) Defining Mates
Menu: Insert->Mate
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(3) Exploded View
Menu: Insert->Exploded View
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4. Drawing Modeling
2-D Drawing of a Part or an Assembly
(From Planchard and Planchard 2003)
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SolidWorks-20
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(1) Drawing Template and Drawing Format
Orientation
• Landscape
• Portrait
Size
•A
•B
• A4
• A3
... ...
(From Planchard and Planchard 2003)
Menu: File->New->Draw
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SolidWorks-21
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(2) Creating Views
Menu: Insert->Drawing View
• Standard 3 View
Top View
Right View
Front View
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• Model View
Model View
Orientation
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• Derived Drawing Views
Projected View
Crop View
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Auxiliary View
Broken-Out
Section
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Detail View
Section View
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(3) Dimensions
Menu: Tools->Options
Select Styles of Font, Leader, Precision, Tolerance, Arrow, etc.
Two Ways to Create Dimensions
(i) Display All Dimensions and Then Modify These Dimensions
Menu: Insert->Model Items
(ii) Create Required Dimensions Manually
Menu: Tools->Dimensions
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(4) Annotations
Menu: Insert->Annotations
1
3 x 25 ABC
Note
Surface Finish Symbol
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Balloon
Geometric Tolerance
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Datum Feature Symbol
Center Mark
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(5) Bill of Materials
Menu: Insert->Tables->Bill of Materials
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