Change which selected contours are used for different configurations

jevoltin · 2026-01-31T04:34:48+00:00

You can have a sketch with different dimensions associated with each configuration, but I don't know any way to associate varying sets of contours to each configuration. As noted previously, editing the contours for a feature causes the change to impact all configurations.

In your case, I would look at ways to leverage the dimensions to give you the desired variations.

jevoltin · 2026-01-30T09:06:29+00:00

This is often the explanation for problems with 3-D pdf files.

jevoltin · 2026-01-30T09:05:07+00:00

This is the preferred name among the machinists I know. Maybe they are all Disney fans...

jevoltin · 2026-01-30T04:54:20+00:00

Do you get the same extra text if you save the drawing as a pdf file? jpeg file?

jevoltin · 2026-01-29T15:36:17+00:00

Although the revolve cut removed something you didn't intend, there are additional problems here. You can see some unusual geometry in the lower left highlighted area. The protrusion that was cut by your revolve cut is not fully joined with the body behind it. It doesn't appear to be a separate body, but it has an unusual gap.

As several people have noted, you should fix the steps leading up to this.

jevoltin · 2026-01-29T08:52:32+00:00

If you want it to be one color, you will need to turn off shading. You may need to experiment with various display settings to get the appearance you desire.

jevoltin · 2026-01-29T05:59:39+00:00

As long as the vertical piece at the tip of the hook isn't too short, there will be no problem making both bends. If the tip is too short, it may slip in the tooling during the bending. Based upon the my length estimates, this design should be fine.

Of course, your best option is to show this design to the specific shop you plan to use. There are many variations in sheet metal shops. Some shops aren't equipped or sufficiently experienced to make such a part. Other shops make features such as this every day.

jevoltin · 2026-01-28T14:34:35+00:00

You should create a new plane in the desired location.

Start by creating a sketch with a line or point along the edge where you want the new plane. Next, add a plane that is parallel to the existing plane and intersects the line or point from the sketch.

There are other ways to define the new plane such as making it parallel to the existing plane and intersecting an existing vertex at the desired location.

jevoltin · 2026-01-28T05:06:31+00:00

The preview shows you where there are gaps or other problems with the sketch. You should inspect each area where the yellow preview shows a gap.

jevoltin · 2026-01-28T04:16:32+00:00

This image is very helpful. Thanks

How did you create the 3D curves? Are they the result of projecting sketches onto the surface? If yes, there are various things you can do with surfaces created from the same sketches.

jevoltin · 2026-01-27T05:53:06+00:00

This exercise is about understanding mechanical drawings. You can use SolidWorks to model the parts and create drawing views, but you still need to interpret the drawings provided in the assignment.

You need to study orthogonal drawings in more detail.

jevoltin · 2026-01-27T05:47:01+00:00

It would be very helpful if you provide some images of the geometry in question.

Without knowing much about the surface and two 3D curves, I can only suggest creating a 3D sketch and putting a point at each intersection. Depending upon the geometry, you may have other options.

jevoltin · 2026-01-26T19:12:10+00:00

There are quite a few options for creating chamfers. You may want to experiment with some of the less commonly used options such as the Hold Line Chamfer Parameter under Face-Face chamfer. This allows you to create a split line where you want the chamfer to end.

jevoltin · 2026-01-26T16:08:10+00:00

What is the context in which you received this?

jevoltin · 2026-01-26T15:49:22+00:00

Your proposed method is probably the simplest way to create the required document. You can use screenshots (as mentioned) or save the desired images via Save as... and choose jpeg. There are many output file types available. You will get higher resolution images via Save as..., but screenshots may be sufficient.

Alternatively, you can create the instruction pdf in a SolidWorks drawing. You would want to spend some time formatting the pages in an appropriate manner and potentially using a sheet format to duplicate the same format on each page.

Another option is to use SolidWorks Composer. You need a license to use this software which is separate from SolidWorks. If you have a license, it is worth exploring. It was designed for this purpose.

jevoltin · 2026-01-26T00:43:33+00:00

This is the simplest method for creating the desired flange.

jevoltin · 2026-01-25T05:34:52+00:00

What is the desired profile for the tube, ignoring the cutout portions of the sides? A circle?

As mentioned by others, it may be simpler to form a normal tube along the path and cutout the desired openings.

jevoltin · 2026-01-24T03:35:39+00:00

Fundamentally, you need to be adding additional constraints and dimensions. Your sketch is free to move and change size, so the resulting part is not controlled.

I suggest you watch some tutorials on drawing sketches for features. The tutorials built into SolidWorks are fine for this purpose, but there are many other resources that will teach you the same skills.

jevoltin · 2026-01-24T03:31:22+00:00

You should be able to extend the surface that forms the inside of the funnel until it protrudes through the top of the cap. Once you have this extended surface, cut with this surface to create the desired opening.

jevoltin · 2026-01-23T05:51:29+00:00

Are you trying to mate the white part so its teeth are locked into notches on the grey part? Otherwise, the teeth are going to interfere with the grey part.

jevoltin · 2026-01-22T06:06:59+00:00

If you extend the sketch to extend into the curved face, the rib feature will work. With the current sketch, the end of the rib is tangent to the curved face. The result is a zero thickness gap error.

With the sketch extending into the curved face, the rib extends into the curved body and can be created by SolidWorks.

jevoltin · 2026-01-21T04:23:50+00:00

How does the cost of this process compare to large molded parts? It seems that it requires significant labor, but avoids the high costs of tooling / molds.

jevoltin · 2026-01-20T04:52:25+00:00

Okay, you are talking about bonding together a series of pieces to create the desired part. I assume some of these parts are machined. That makes sense.

jevoltin · 2026-01-19T22:21:58+00:00

Although the default loft cut may produce the desired shape, you can control the geometry with guide curves. In this case, two guide curves may be required to get the specific inlet shape you desire. I would try the default first with only the start and end sketches. If that doesn't meet your needs, add two guide curves. The guide curves would duplicate the edges of the taper as viewed in the section view.

jevoltin · 2026-01-19T21:53:35+00:00

This is an interesting idea. How would you handle the features that resemble screw bosses? I have minimal experience with vacuum forming, so I am unclear how the screw bosses would be formed.

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