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Introduction To Solidworks

The document provides an introduction to 3D modeling and parametric design using SolidWorks, highlighting its benefits such as ease of visualization, engineering analysis capabilities, and cost-effectiveness compared to physical models. It outlines the components of SolidWorks including parts, assemblies, and drawings, and explains the feature-based and parametric nature of the software. Additionally, the document covers the user interface, file types, and basic operations for creating models within SolidWorks.

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Introduction To Solidworks

The document provides an introduction to 3D modeling and parametric design using SolidWorks, highlighting its benefits such as ease of visualization, engineering analysis capabilities, and cost-effectiveness compared to physical models. It outlines the components of SolidWorks including parts, assemblies, and drawings, and explains the feature-based and parametric nature of the software. Additionally, the document covers the user interface, file types, and basic operations for creating models within SolidWorks.

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Dilla University

Collage of Engineering & Technology


School of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Introduction to 3d Modeling and


Parametric Design Using Solidworks

Lecturer: Samuel T.
Mobile No: 0916-18-56-56
Email:[email protected]
Why draw 3D Models?
• 3D models are easier to visualize and interpret.
• 3D models can be used to perform engineering
analysis, finite element analysis (stress, deflection,
thermal…..) and motion analysis
• 3D models can be used directly in manufacturing,
Computer Numerical Control (CNC).
• Less expensive than building a physical model.
• 3D models can be altered easily, create more
concepts
• Can be used for presentations and marketing.
SolidWorks

• SolidWorks is an industrial-strength 3-D solid-model


based computer-aided design (CAD) system.
• In SolidWorks, you sketch ideas and experiment with
different designs to create 3D models.
• SolidWorks is used by students, designers, engineers, and
other professionals to produce simple and complex parts,
assemblies, and drawings.
• Designing in a modeling package such as SolidWorks is
beneficial because it saves time, effort, and money that
would otherwise be spent prototyping the design.
SolidWorks Components - Parts

 The first, and most basic element of


a SolidWorks model is a Part.

 Parts consist of primitive geometry


and features such as extrudes,
revolutions, lofts, sweeps, etc.

 Parts will be the building blocks for


all of the models that you will
create.
SolidWorks Components - Assemblies

 The second component is the


assembly. Assemblies are collections
of parts which are assembled in a
particular fashion using mates
(constraints).

 Any complex model will usually


consist of one, or many assemblies.
SolidWorks Components - Drawings

 The third, and final component in


SolidWorks is the Drawing.

 A drawing is the typical way to represent


a 3D model such that any engineer (or
manufacturer) can recreate your part.

 Drawings are important because they


provide a standard way of sharing your
design.
SolidWorks is FEATURE-BASED

• Feature: smallest building block that can be modified


individually.
• Features are building blocks of the parts (shapes and
operations).
SolidWorks is PARAMETRIC

• Dimensions in the model drive the geometry of the model.


• Modifying the dimensions changes the model.
• Dimensions and relations are stored in the model.
Getting Started with SolidWorks

On opening SolidWorks, the SolidWorks window and Resource Task


Pane are shown (details may vary depending on version)
Opening a New Model File

New button
(toolbar):
• New
SolidWorks
Document
dialog box is
displayed:
File Types

• Modeling
– Part (*.sldprt)
– Assembly (*.sldasm)
– Drawing (*.slddrw)

• Templates:
– Part Template (*.prtdot)
– Assembly Template (*.asmdot)
– Drawing Template (*.drwdot)
User Interface - a New Part File

SolidWorks User Interface Overview


Main elements of SolidWorks interface:
Standard View Commands

Perspective toggle

Press ‘Space Bar’


Display Modes

Section View
View select Display mode

Or, go to View
on
Menu bar, then
Click on
Display
Features

• Features are the


building blocks
of parts.
• Features are the
shapes and
operations that
construct parts.
More Shape
Features
Cut feature
• Removes material from
part.
• Created from 2D sketch.
• Must be attached to rest
of part.

Hole feature
• Removes material from
part.
• Works like intelligent cut
feature
• Usually corresponds to mfg
process (eg countersink,
thread, etc.)
Shape Features

Base feature
• First feature in part.
• Created from 2D
sketch.
• Forms work piece to
which other features
are added.
• gothic boss
Boss feature
• Adds material to part.
• Created from 2D
sketch.
• Must be attached to
rest of part.
Two boss
features
Operation Features
Fillet features

Fillet feature
• Used to round off sharp
edges.
• Can remove or add material.
– Outside edge (convex)
removes material.
– Inside edge (concave adds
material.

Chamfer feature
• Similar to a fillet.
• Bevels edge rather than
rounding it.
• Can remove or add
material.
Feature Attributes

Sketched Features

• Shape features have sketches, are based on sketches

• Sketched features are built from 2D sketches (profiles)

Operation Features

• Do not have sketches

• Applied directly to work piece by selecting edges or faces


Constructing a Model

• Sketching on one of the default planes


– Front, Top, and Right
Creating a Sketch-based Feature

Sketch Entities
Creating a Rectangular Box

1. Select a sketch plane.

2. Sketch a 2D profile (a
rectangle). Sketch the 2D profile
Select the sketch plane

3. Extrude the sketch


perpendicular to
sketch plane.

Resulting base feature


Extrude the sketch
SolidWorks – Property Manager

Preview
Confirmation
corner

Property Handle
Manager
Tutorial 1 Exercises
Tutorial 2 Exercises
Tutorial 3 Exercises

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