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

David C. Planchard & Marie P. Planchard CSWP

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Chapter 1
LINKAGE Assembly

LINKAGE Assembly
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Below are the desired outcomes and usage competencies based on the completion of
Chapter 1.
Desired Outcomes:

Usage Competencies:

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•Understand the SolidWorks default User
Interface. Establish a SolidWorks session.

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Create 2D sketch profiles on the correct
Sketch plane.

o FLATBAR

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Apply the following 3D features: Extruded
Boss/Base, Extruded Cut and Linear
Pattern.

Create an assembly:

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Understand the Assembly toolbar.

o LINKAGE assembly

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Insert components into an assembly.

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Applythe following Standard mates:
Concentric, Coincident and Parallel.

Create three parts:
o AXLE
o SHAFT-COLLAR

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Linkage Assembly

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 default User 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 workingfamiliarity of the following SolidWorks sketch and feature tools:
Line, Circle, Centerpoint Straight Slot, Smart Dimension, Extruded Boss/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 thischapter, you will be able to:
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Start a SolidWorks session and navigate through the SolidWorks (UI) and
CommandManager.

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Set units and dimensioning standards for a SolidWorks document.

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Generate a 2D sketch and identify the correct Sketch plane.

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Add and modify sketch dimensions.

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Create a 3D model.

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Understand and apply the following SolidWorks features:
oExtruded Boss/Base, Extruded Cut and Linear Pattern

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Insert the following Geometric relations: Vertical, Horizontal, Coincident, MidPoint,
Parallel and Equal.

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Download an assembly into SolidWorks and create an assembly.

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Understand the Assembly toolbar.

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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.

AXLE

SHAFTCOLLAR

SolidWorks provides design software to create
3D models and 2D drawings.
Create three parts in this chapter:
•

AXLE

•

SHAFT-COLLAR

•

FLATBAR

FLATBAR

Download the AirCylinder assembly
from theenclosed 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 the default
SolidWorks user interface for 2011 SP1.0.
Every license of SolidWorks 2011,
contains a copy of SolidWorks
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