SolidWorks Introduction

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SolidWorks Introduction

Since SolidWorks, along with MATLAB, python, and CAD, is commonly recommended experience for engineering internships, I decided to learn to use it.

I used SolidWorks to make a T. I used lines. SolidWorks has a line feature familiar across other software programs. I made used mm as the dimensions. To ensure symmetry, I used the smart dimension command: a command used to type in an exact value for length. I made a second T. The second T was smaller and on the inside. I used the offset entities command to create the outline of the same shape and adjust that outline to be smaller. In addition, to cut the whole, I used the extrude boss/base command selected the middle T, and it automatically cut the whole thing. Using SolidWorks, I made a T.


I used SolidWorks to make a cylindrical handle. I made the top half in 2D. The top half required straight lines again. However, and angle and curve existed. For the angle, I drew a horizontal line extending beyond my desired outcome as a reference point. I then drew an angle using the extended horizontal line as the x-axis. Afterwards, I held control on the keyboard and selected the horizontal and angled lines. In the workspace, I was able to customize the angle where I chose 135 degrees. For the curve, I used the arc command. I clicked the arc command, one end of the line and the other, and SolidWorks created the correct length arc. Now, I was ready to revolve about the x-axis. Using the revolved boss/base, I set the revolution as 360 degrees about the x-axis. Now the 3d sketch was done. The edges at the tip were sharp. To fix this, I went back to the workspace to view the list of commands. I clicked on the one from when I was still in 2d. Using the fillet command, I clicked on the edges and it automatically made a small curve where I can choose how big I wanted it. Lastly, I clicked back on a command from after the revolution, and it updated.With the use of SolidWorks, I made a cylindrical handle.

 

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