One of the basic operations of 3D CAD systems is the operation of extruding a sketch.
From the Features tab select the Extruded Boss/Base option.
And here we can specify the dimension of this extrusion. Let’s enter here 20 mm. And click ok.
And in this way we created a cuboid with dimensions of 200 x 150 x 20.
Let’s save this part. Choose File Save As and let’s save it simply as part-1.
Hole Wizard – SolidWorks Tutorial #6 Now we will create a hole for the M8 screw with a cylindrical head with a hexagon socket. And we could do it manually by creating a sketch and using the extrude feature, but we can make things a little easier with the hole wizard. Let’s choose Hole Wizard…
Linear Pattern – SolidWorks Tutorial #10 Let’s create a through hole at the bottom of the pocket. Select the bottom wall of the pocket and start sketching. Note that when you click on the wall next to the cursor the menu appears. You can also choose sketching from this menu. Let’s set the Normal to…
Extruded Cut – SolidWorks Tutorial #4 Another basic operation in 3D CAD systems is the operation Extruded Cut. I would like to receive a rectangular pocket on top face of the rectangle. So at the beginning we will create another rectangle. To create a sketch on this face, select it and choose Sketch. Now the…
Mirror – SolidWorks Tutorial #9 Now we can add a mirror operation of this hole relative to plane 1 . Let’s choose the Mirror operation. Select Plane 1 as the Mirror Face/Plane and select the hole for Features to Mirror. Ok and we got a second hole on the other side of the plane. Let’s…
Chamfer – SolidWorks Tutorial #8 At this moment, we can add chamfers on the edges. To select the Chamfer operation, expand the menu under the Fillet button. Select the four edges of the part as the Items To Chamfer and specify the chamfer parameters as a distance of 2 mm and an angle of 45…
Edit Apperance – SolidWorks Tutorial #11 The first part is ready, but as information that can be useful at a later stage of the work, I will tell you about the color change of the solid. And to quickly change the color of a solid, select the Edit appearance option And if the selected geometry…