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LAB REPORT 05
Objective:
To practice the Trim, Extend, Mirror, Offset, Erase, Sketch Plane and Extruded cut commands and
to practice a basic 3D drawing (Practice Drawing-2).

Commands Practice
Sketch Tools:
1. Trim:
In SolidWorks, the Trim tool is used to remove or trim away unwanted portions of
geometry or features. This tool helps in editing or modifying sketches, surfaces, or solid
bodies by removing unnecessary or overlapping regions. Here's a general guide on how to
use the Trim tool in SolidWorks.

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Access the Sketch or Feature:

• If you want to trim within a sketch, open the sketch by double-clicking on it.
• If you want to trim within a feature or part, make sure you're in the appropriate mode,
such as Edit Part, Edit Feature, etc.
Locate the Trim Tool:

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• The Trim tool is available in the Sketch toolbar when editing a sketch or within the
Modify Features toolbar when editing a feature.
• Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut "Trim Entities" by pressing "T" while
in a sketch.
Select the Trim Entities:
• Click on the parts of the sketch or feature you want to remove. SolidWorks provides
different selection options such as Power Trim, Trim to Closest, etc.
• If you're using the Trim tool within a sketch, you can use different methods to select
entities for trimming, like crossing lines or corners.
Confirm the Trimming:
Once you've selected the portions to be trimmed, press Enter or click on the green
checkmark to confirm your selection.
Exit the Sketch or Feature Edit Mode:
After using the Trim tool, exit the sketch or feature edit mode to return to the main
workspace.
Trimming with Power Trim:
In SolidWorks, Power Trim is a dynamic and efficient tool that allows users to trim
multiple entities in a single operation by dragging the cursor. It helps streamline the process
of trimming sketches by interactively removing unwanted portions of geometry.

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Access Sketch Edit Mode:

Open the sketch you want to edit within your SolidWorks part or assembly file.

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Activate Power Trim:

• Click on the "Sketch" tab in the top menu.
• Select the "Trim Entities" tool or press the "T" key (shortcut for Trim Entities).
Use Power Trim:
• The cursor will change to a trim cursor icon.
• Hover over the entities you want to trim. A red trimming line will appear.
Drag to Trim:
• Click and drag the cursor across the parts you want to trim.
• This action dynamically trims the entities as you move the cursor.
Release Mouse Button:
Release the mouse button once you've covered the areas to be trimmed.
Complete Trimming:
SolidWorks removes the areas covered by the cursor, effectively trimming the selected
entities.
Exit Power Trim:
To exit the Power Trim tool, press the Esc key or right-click and select "Exit" from the
context menu.
Trimming with Corner:
Trimming with the "Corner Trim" option in SolidWorks allows you to precisely trim
entities up to the nearest corner point. Here are the steps to use the Corner Trim tool in
SolidWorks. Extends or trims two sketch entities until they intersect at a virtual corner.
Access the Sketch:
Open the sketch that you want to modify in SolidWorks.
Activate Corner Trim:
• Click on the "Sketch" tab in the top menu.
• Select the "Trim Entities" tool or press the "T" key to activate trimming options.
Choose Corner Trim:
In the Trim Entities PropertyManager (which appears after selecting Trim Entities), locate and
click on the "Corner" option.
Select Entities for Trimming:
• Move your cursor over the sketch entities that you want to trim to the nearest corner.
• Click on the entities to trim them to the nearest corner points.
Complete the Trimming:
SolidWorks will trim the selected entities up to the closest corner points, removing the excess
portions.
Exit the Trim Tool:
After trimming, exit the Trim Entities tool by pressing the Esc key or right-clicking and selecting
"Exit" from the context menu.
Trimming with Trim Away Inside:

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In SolidWorks, the "Trim Away Inside" command is typically used in the context of trimming or
removing excess material from a solid object or part. This function helps in refining or modifying
the geometry of apart by removing unwanted sections. To trim with the Trim away inside option.
Open or Create a Part:
Launch SolidWorks and open the part file you want to work on or create a new part.
Access the Trim Command:
• Go to the "Features" tab on the command manager.
• Find and click on the "Trim" tool in the toolbar.
Select the 'Trim Away Inside' Option:
Within the Trim command, select the "Trim Away Inside" option from the available
trimming methods.
Select Elements to Trim:
Click on the faces or edges that you want to trim away or remove from the part. These are
typically the sections or parts you don't need or want to eliminate from the model.
Confirm Selection and Complete:
• After selecting the faces or edges, confirm your selection.
• SolidWorks will trim away the selected regions, leaving the remaining solid geometry
based on your defined cuts.
Finalize and Save:
• Review the changes and modifications made to the part.
• Save your file to retain the changes.
Trimming with Trim Away Outside:
In SolidWorks, the "Trim Away Outside" command is used to trim away or remove the
exterior portions of a part or solid object. This function allows you to modify the geometry
of a part by removing sections outside a specified boundary. To trim with the Trim away
inside option:
Open or Create a Part:
Launch SolidWorks and open the part file you want to work on or create a new part.
Access the Trim Command:
• Go to the "Features" tab on the command manager.
• Find and click on the "Trim" tool in the toolbar.
Select the 'Trim Away Outside' Option:
Within the Trim command, choose the "Trim Away Outside" option from the available
trimming methods.
Define Boundary or Keep Geometry Inside:
Click on the faces or edges that will serve as the boundary or enclosure for the geometry
you want to keep. These will be the sections that you want to keep intact or preserve within
the boundary.
Confirm Selection and Complete:
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• Once you've selected the boundary or enclosure, confirm your selection.

• SolidWorks will trim away the portions of the part that are outside the specified
boundary, leaving the remaining solid geometry within the defined boundary.
Finalize and Save:
• Review the modifications made to the part.
• Save your file to retain the changes.
Trimming with Trim to Closest:
In SolidWorks, the "Trim to Closest" command is used to trim or remove portions of
geometry up to the nearest or closest defined boundary. This feature helps in modifying
parts by trimming excess material up to a specified edge or surface
To trim with closest we use:
Open or Create a Part: Launch SolidWorks and open the part file you want to work on or
create a new part.
Access the Trim Command:
• Go to the "Features" tab on the command manager.
• Find and click on the "Trim" tool in the toolbar. Select the 'Trim to Closest' Option:
Within the Trim command, choose the "Trim to Closest" option from the available
trimming methods.

Select Geometry to Trim:

Click on the edges, faces, or portions of the geometry that you want to trim up to the
nearest boundary or edge. These are the sections that you want to modify or trim.
Choose the Closest Edge or Surface:
Select the edge or surface that will act as the boundary or limit for the trimming operation.
The selected geometry will be trimmed up to this closest edge or surface.
Confirm Selection and Complete:
• Once you've selected the portions to trim and the boundary edge or surface, confirm
your selection.
• SolidWorks will trim the selected geometry up to the nearest edge or surface,
maintaining the design up to that limit.
2. Extend:
In SolidWorks, the "Extend" command is used to extend a sketch entity, such as a line, arc,
or spline, to meet another entity or boundary. This command allows you to lengthen or
extend the geometry of a sketchup to a specified edge or point.
Open or Create a Sketch:
• Open an existing part or create a new part in SolidWorks.
• Access the sketching environment by selecting a plane or surface to sketch on.
Activate the Sketch Tools:

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Goto the "Sketch" tabor access the sketch tools from the toolbar.

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Select the Entities to Extend:

Choose the sketch entity (line, arc, etc.) that you want to extend. Click on the entity to
select it.
Activate the Extend Command:
Find and select the "Extend Entities" command from the sketch tools or use the keyboard
shortcut (commonly "X" key).
Specify the Boundary:
Click on the entity or edge that will act as the boundary or limit up to which you want to
extend the selected entity.
Complete the Extension:
Once you've selected the boundary, the selected sketch entity will extend up to that
boundary or edge, following the extension direction. 
Finalize and Exit Sketch Mode:
• Review the modifications made to the sketch.
• Save your changes and exit the sketching environment.
3. Mirror:

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In SolidWorks, the "Mirror" command is used to create a mirrored or symmetrical version

of a selected feature, body, face, or component across a defined plane or other specified
entities. This function helps in creating symmetric geometry without the need for recreating
it manually. You can mirror sketches about any these entities:
• Centerlines
• Lines
• Linear model edges
• Linear edges on drawings

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4. Offset:
In SolidWorks, the "Offset" command allows you to create new sketch entities or surfaces
that are offset or located at a specified distance from existing sketch entities, faces, or
edges. This command is particularly useful for creating geometry that is parallel or at a
defined distance from the original geometry. If the original entity changes, then the offset.

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To create a sketch offset:

Open an existing part or create a new part in SolidWorks.
Access the sketching environment by selecting a plane or surface to sketch on.
• Go to the "Sketch" tab or access the sketch tools from the toolbar.
• Choose the sketch entities (lines, arcs, circles, etc.) or edges you want to offset. Click
on the entities to select them.
• Find and select the "Offset Entities" command from the sketch tools or use the keyboard
shortcut (commonly "O" key).
• Enter the distance value by which you want to offset the selected entities. You can input
a positive or negative value to set the direction of the offset.
• SolidWorks may provide additional options such as bidirectional offset or chain
selection, depending on the version and context. Adjust these settings as needed.
• The selected entities will display a preview of the offset based on the defined distance.
• Confirm the offset by clicking on the sketch or confirming the operation.
5. Erase:
In SolidWorks, the term "Erase" is not a command or feature within the software.
However, there are functionalities related to editing or removing entities, features, or
components that may achieve similar results to erasing elements within a design.
6. Sketch Plane:

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In SolidWorks, a sketch plane refers to a two-dimensional surface or plane where sketches are
created. Sketches are the foundation of 3D modeling in SolidWorks, and they're usually drawn on
specific planes within the software.

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To add a 3D sketch plane:

• When you start a new part or assembly in SolidWorks, there are three default planes:
Front, Top, and Right. These planes are perpendicular to each other and intersect at the
origin (0,0,0) point in the 3D space.
• To create a sketch, you need to select a plane to draw on. This can be one of the default
planes or custom plane you've created.
• You can select a plane by either clicking on it in the graphics area or by using the
Feature Manager Design Tree to choose the desired plane
• After selecting a plane, you enter sketch mode by clicking on the plane or using the
Sketch tool from the toolbar.
• Within the sketch mode, you can draw various geometrical shapes like lines, circles,
rectangles, arcs, etc., using sketch tools available in SolidWorks.
• SolidWorks allows you to add relationships between sketch entities (like coincident,
parallel, perpendicular, etc.) to define their behavior. You can also apply dimensions
to control the size and position of sketch entities.
• Once you've created a sketch, you can apply various features such as extrusions, cuts,
sweeps, lofts, etc., to convert the 2D sketch into a 3D model. These features use the
sketch geometry as a reference.
• SolidWorks provides tools to manipulate sketch planes, allowing you to rotate, offset,
or create new planes based on existing geometry or reference planes.
7. Extrude Cut:
This command cuts a solid model by extruding a sketch profile in one or two directions.
If the cut affects multiple bodies in multibody parts, you can select which bodies to keep
in the bodies to keep dialog box.

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Practice Drawing
Commands to be utilized:
• Line
• Circle
• Smart Dimension
• Trim
• Mirror
• Chamfer
• Extrude
• Extrude Cut
2D Practice Drawing:

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3D Practice Drawing:

Steps of Drawing
1. First, we need to select the plane. In this case we will select front plane for our 2D sketch.

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2. Now using line and smart dimension command we will draw our 2D sketch with given
lengths as shown below:

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3. Now, using the extrude command we will now give a width of 26mm to our 2D sketch
converting it into 3D.

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4. Start a new sketch from the bottom of the drawing. Using line, Chamfer and circle
commands draw the following closed bodies with given dimensions. When one side is
complete mirror those two bodies on the other side of body.

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5. Using the Extrude Cut command, erase the shapes from the body using previously drawn
bodies.
6. Now start another sketch from the side of the body and draw two circles of given
dimensions. Afterwards Trim the not needed section of the larger circle.

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7. Select the two enclosed bodies and using Extrude command erase them throughout the
body as shown in fig.

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8. Click the tick mark and our required drawing is complete.

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Figure 16(Final Drawing)

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