Solid Modeling Features

…from the EXPERTS…from the EXPERTS

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ObjectivesObjectives

Swept and LoftSwept and Loft HelixHelix Multiple OccurrencesMultiple Occurrences

-Patterns-Mirror-Feature Libraries

Edge BarEdge Bar Construction SurfacesConstruction Surfaces

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SweptSwept Commands Commands Protrusion or CutoutProtrusion or Cutout Allows Multiple Paths and Cross SectionsAllows Multiple Paths and Cross Sections

-Maximum 3-Paths Profiles should be created as SketchesProfiles should be created as Sketches Cross-sections can be reorderedCross-sections can be reordered

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Loft CommandsLoft Commands Protrusion or CutoutProtrusion or Cutout Multiple Cross SectionsMultiple Cross Sections Profiles should be created as SketchesProfiles should be created as Sketches 2 cross sections - linear 2 cross sections - linear 3 or more cross sections - curvature3 or more cross sections - curvature

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Loft CommandsLoft Commands Guide curve (must touch cross sections)Guide curve (must touch cross sections) Cross Sections can be re-ordered Cross Sections can be re-ordered End condition controlsEnd condition controls

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Benefits of Sweep and LoftBenefits of Sweep and Loft

Complicated curved features can easily be Complicated curved features can easily be createdcreated

Can utilize 3D (b-spline) dataCan utilize 3D (b-spline) data Permits construction of free flowing and Permits construction of free flowing and

transitioning solid geometrytransitioning solid geometry

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Helix FeaturesHelix Features

Separate Add and Remove FeaturesSeparate Add and Remove Features Two Option FormsTwo Option Forms

-Parallel or Perpendicular Profile-Taper, Pitch, and direction characteristics

User defines axisUser defines axis Taper and variable pitchTaper and variable pitch Automatically runs the length of the axisAutomatically runs the length of the axis

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Helical FeatureHelical Feature

AxisAxis Cross SectionCross Section

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Helical ParametersHelical Parameters

MethodMethod Taper SettingsTaper Settings DirectionDirection Variable PitchVariable Pitch

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Circular PatternsCircular Patterns

Arc Arc –– partial sweep partial sweep Circle Circle –– full sweep full sweep

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Rectangular PatternsRectangular Patterns

Fit option uses count width/heightFit option uses count width/height

Fill option uses spacing and width/heightFill option uses spacing and width/height

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Rectangular PatternsRectangular Patterns

Fixed OptionFixed Option-Uses count and spacing

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Mirror FeatureMirror Feature

Steps:Steps:-Select Feature(s) -Select mirror plane

Edge based features must be patterned Edge based features must be patterned with their parents.with their parents.-Round, -Chamfer-Add Draft

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Mirror Copy PartMirror Copy Part

Mirrors the entire partMirrors the entire part Only requirement is a mirror plane Only requirement is a mirror plane

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Feature LibrariesFeature Libraries

Located on EdgeBarLocated on EdgeBar Store and retrieve featuresStore and retrieve features Copies are new featuresCopies are new features Placement stepsPlacement steps

-Drag and Drop-Define reference plane-Edit profile to position

Save stepsSave steps-Drag and Drop-Copy/Paste

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Copying and Pasting FeaturesCopying and Pasting Features

Standard Microsoft toolsStandard Microsoft tools 6 - EASY Steps6 - EASY Steps

1. Select the feature2. Select Copy3. Select Paste4. Select reference plane5. Position the profile6. Edit the feature (control the location)

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EdgeBarEdgeBar

Symbols display the current model status Symbols display the current model status Pathfinder OptionsPathfinder Options

-Reorder-Suppress-Unsuppress-GoTo-Recompute-Pathfinder Display

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Construction Geometry Construction Geometry Surfaces are not joined to the solid.Surfaces are not joined to the solid. Used with From/To Extent option within Used with From/To Extent option within

another feature command.another feature command. Can construct 3D curves for use in sweeps.Can construct 3D curves for use in sweeps. Accessed from View pull-down or right Accessed from View pull-down or right

click on any menu bar.click on any menu bar.

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Construction Geometry Construction Geometry SurfacesSurfaces

-Extruded Surface-Revolved Surface-Swept Surface-Lofted Surface-Offset Surface

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Construction Geometry Construction Geometry Curves and PointsCurves and Points

- Intersection Curve- Intersection Point-Project Curve-Keypoint Curve

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Construction Geometry Construction Geometry Additional commandsAdditional commands

-Replace Face-Divide Part-Boolean Feature- Insert Part Copy

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Modelling Strategies – Page 69Modelling Strategies – Page 69-Creating a faucet

Modeling Strategies – Page 91Modeling Strategies – Page 91-Construction techniques

ActivitiesActivities