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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