Understanding the Versatility of Your Toolset in SolidWorks
Throughout these lessons we will use SolidWorks robust sketching tools in the creation of a metal lathe. Software required: SolidWorks Premium 2013.
What you'll learn
Throughout these lessons we will use SolidWorks robust sketching tools in the creation of a metal lathe. We'll use basic feature tools in unusual ways to understand that SolidWorks is very flexible in its performance. The revolve feature tool will be used extensively to show how versatile it is. We'll create an assembly using standard, advanced, and mechanical mates. And lastly, proper file management will also be discussed. Software required: SolidWorks Premium 2013.
Table of contents
- Using the Supplied Files 2m
- Creating the First Part File 11m
- Importance of File Management 1m
- Creating the Cam Lock Pin Using a Revolve Boss 11m
- Making the Base Shape of the Feed Screw 4m
- Cutting the Threads on the Feed Screw 8m
- Creating the Basic Shape of the Jaws 11m
- Using Revolve Cuts to Create the Steps in the Jaws 8m
- Placing the Chamfers on the Jaws 2m
- Preparing to Cut the Threads into the Jaws 7m
- Using a Swept Cut to Create the Threads in the Jaws 4m
- Beginning the Body of the Chuck 10m
- Creating Patterned Features in the Body 5m
- Threading Holes in the Bottom of the Body 8m
- Creating a Tapered Mount for the Chuck 2m
- Using the Toolbox to Select Hardware 4m
- Beginning the Assembly 8m
- Creating a Sub-assembly 10m
- Adding the Finishing Touches 5m
About the author
Dave has been both teaching and working with design software for the past 25 years. A machinist by trade, he has learned design software from the end user’s point of view. Working with solid modeling software for the past 15 years he has had the opportunity to explore a wide range of its uses with an emphasis on CADD/CAM. He has been teaching SolidWorks at the secondary, post-secondary, and industry levels for the past 8 years. Many of the custom industry trainings are a mix of both CAD and CAM ... more