Manual Solid Works

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SolidWorks 2011 Tutorial
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A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach Utilizing 3D Solid Modeling Using over 50 feature and sketch tools

An audio/visual presentation of the tutorial projects

David C. Planchard & Marie P. Planchard CSWP

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Chapter 1
LINKAGE Assembly

LINKAGE Assembly Courtesy of Gears Educational Systems & SMC Corporation of America

Below are the desired outcomes and usage competencies based on the completion of Chapter 1. Desired Outcomes: • Create three parts: o AXLE o SHAFT-COLLAR o FLATBAR Usage Competencies: • • • Understand the SolidWorksdefault User Interface. Establish a SolidWorks session. Create 2D sketch profiles on the correct Sketch plane. Apply the following 3D features: Extruded Boss/Base, Extruded Cut and Linear Pattern. Understand the Assembly toolbar. Insert components into an assembly. Apply the following Standard mates: Concentric, Coincident and Parallel.

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Create an assembly: o LINKAGE assembly

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Chapter 1 - LINKAGE Assembly
Chapter Objective

SolidWorks is a design software application used to model and create 2D and 3D sketches, 3D parts, 3D assemblies and 2D drawings. The chapter objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the SolidWorks defaultUser Interface and CommandManager: Menu bar toolbar, Menu bar menu, Drop-down menu, Context toolbar / menus, Fly-out FeatureManager, System feedback, Confirmation Corner, Heads-up View toolbar and an understanding of Document Properties. Obtain the working familiarity of the following SolidWorks sketch and feature tools: Line, Circle, Centerpoint Straight Slot, Smart Dimension, ExtrudedBoss/Base, Extruded Cut and Linear Pattern. Create three individual parts: AXLE, SHAFT-COLLAR and FLATBAR. Create the assembly, LINKAGE using the three created parts and the downloaded subassembly - AirCylinder from the CD in the book. On the completion of this chapter, you will be able to: • • • • • • Start a SolidWorks session and navigate through the SolidWorks (UI) and CommandManager. Set units anddimensioning standards for a SolidWorks document. Generate a 2D sketch and identify the correct Sketch plane. Add and modify sketch dimensions. Create a 3D model. Understand and apply the following SolidWorks features: o Extruded Boss/Base, Extruded Cut and Linear Pattern • • • • Insert the following Geometric relations: Vertical, Horizontal, Coincident, MidPoint, Parallel and Equal. Download anassembly into SolidWorks and create an assembly. Understand the Assembly toolbar. Apply the following Standard mates: Coincident, Concentric and Parallel.

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Chapter Overview SolidWorks is a 3D solid modeling CAD software package used to produce and model parts, assemblies, and drawings. SolidWorks provides design software to create 3Dmodels and 2D drawings. Create three parts in this chapter: • • • AXLE SHAFT-COLLAR FLATBAR
FLATBAR SHAFTCOLLAR

AXLE

Download the AirCylinder assembly from the enclosed CD. The AirCylinder assembly is also available from the internet. Combine the created parts and the downloaded AirCylinder assembly to create the LINKAGE assembly.
AirCylinder assembly

Illustrations in the book display thedefault SolidWorks user interface for 2011 SP1.0. Every license of SolidWorks 2011, contains a copy of SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress. SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress calculates environmental impact on a model in four key areas: Carbon Footprint, Energy Consumption, Air Acidification and Water Eutrophication. Material and Manufacturing process region and Transportation Use region are use as...