This document outlines the steps to create a 3D model of a steering wheel using the loft feature in SolidWorks. It describes drawing 2D sketches on multiple planes, extruding and revolving sketches to create profiles. It then details using the loft feature to transition between the profiles and create a smooth, organic shape for the steering wheel model. The objective is for students to learn how to build geometric models with lofting in SolidWorks.
This document outlines the steps to create a 3D model of a steering wheel using the loft feature in SolidWorks. It describes drawing 2D sketches on multiple planes, extruding and revolving sketches to create profiles. It then details using the loft feature to transition between the profiles and create a smooth, organic shape for the steering wheel model. The objective is for students to learn how to build geometric models with lofting in SolidWorks.
This document outlines the steps to create a 3D model of a steering wheel using the loft feature in SolidWorks. It describes drawing 2D sketches on multiple planes, extruding and revolving sketches to create profiles. It then details using the loft feature to transition between the profiles and create a smooth, organic shape for the steering wheel model. The objective is for students to learn how to build geometric models with lofting in SolidWorks.
This document outlines the steps to create a 3D model of a steering wheel using the loft feature in SolidWorks. It describes drawing 2D sketches on multiple planes, extruding and revolving sketches to create profiles. It then details using the loft feature to transition between the profiles and create a smooth, organic shape for the steering wheel model. The objective is for students to learn how to build geometric models with lofting in SolidWorks.
5.1: Title To execute loft command and sweep feature in 3D environment and models using these features.
5.2: Problem statement
The LOFT tool is one the many Solid-works that help you create smooth and organic shapes. It creates a shape by making transitions between multiple profiles and guides curves thus allowing you to create complex geometry with a single tool. It helps us a lot in our industrial product design.
5.3: Objective After performing this lab session students will be able to build geometric models using loft feature in Solid-Works.
5.4: Geometric part to be developed
5.4.1: Steering wheel
A steering wheel (also called a driving wheel or a hand wheel) is a type of steering control in vehicles. Steering wheels are used in most modern land vehicles, including all mass-production automobiles, as well as buses, light and heavy trucks, and tractors.
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1 5.5: Procedure
5.5.1: Step 1 Select front plane and draw the following sketch
Figure 2 5.5.2: Step 2 Exit the sketch and use revolve command
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5.5.3: Step 3 Now choose reference plane and add top plane as shown.
Figure 4 5.5.4: Step 4 Now draw the following sketch on the reference geometry (top plane) as shown
2 Figure 5 5.5.5: Step 5 Exit the sketch and extrude it up to 10mm.
Figure 6 5.5.6: Step 6 Once again go to reference geometry and insert the right plane.
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3 5.5.7: Step 7 Select the upper shown inserted plane, make it normal and draw the following sketch as shown
Figure 8 5.5.8: Step 8 Once again insert a reference plane (right) shown in the figure below.
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5.5.9: Step 9 Draw the following sketch on the plane shown above.
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5.5.10: Step 10 Now exit the sketch and use 3-D sketch feature to draw the following sketch as shown below.
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5.5.11: Step 11 Now exit the sketch and use loft boss/base command
5 Figure 12 5.5.12: Step 12 Now select circular pattern and to complete the sketch as shown
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5.6: Results We used loft boss/bass command and learned how to create 3D model using this command. We can create complex geometries using this command in our real life.
