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Learning SOLIDWORKS 2024 PG 34

The document introduces the feature-based parametric modeling technique in SOLIDWORKS 2024, emphasizing the ability to modify design dimensions throughout the modeling process. It outlines the steps for creating a parametric part model, starting from a two-dimensional sketch to transforming it into a 3D feature, and includes analysis and documentation of the design. The chapter aims to familiarize users with the SOLIDWORKS interface and basic sketching tools through a simple solid model example.

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Learning SOLIDWORKS 2024 PG 34

The document introduces the feature-based parametric modeling technique in SOLIDWORKS 2024, emphasizing the ability to modify design dimensions throughout the modeling process. It outlines the steps for creating a parametric part model, starting from a two-dimensional sketch to transforming it into a 3D feature, and includes analysis and documentation of the design. The chapter aims to familiarize users with the SOLIDWORKS interface and basic sketching tools through a simple solid model example.

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2-2 Learning SOLIDWORKS 2024

Introduction
The feature-based parametric modeling technique enables the designer to incorporate
the original design intent into the construction of the model. The word parametric means
the geometric definitions of the design, such as dimensions, can be varied at any time in
the design process. Parametric modeling is accomplished by identifying and creating the
key features of the design with the aid of computer software. The design variables,
described in the sketches and described as parametric relations, can then be used to
quickly modify/update the design.

In SOLIDWORKS, the parametric part modeling process involves the following steps:

1. Determine the type of the base feature, the first solid feature, of the design.
Note that Extrude, Revolve, or Sweep operations are the most common
types of base features.

2. Create a rough two-dimensional sketch of the basic shape of the base feature
of the design.

3. Apply/modify constraints and dimensions to the two-dimensional sketch.

4. Transform the two-dimensional parametric sketch into a 3D feature.

5. Add additional parametric features by identifying feature relations and


complete the design.

6. Perform analyses/simulations, such as finite element analysis (FEA) or cutter


path generation (CNC), on the computer model and refine the design as
needed.

7. Document the design by creating the desired 2D/3D drawings.

The approach of creating two-dimensional sketches of the three-dimensional features is


an effective way to construct solid models. Many designs are in fact the same shape in
one direction. Computer input and output devices we use today are largely two-
dimensional in nature, which makes this modeling technique quite practical. This method
also conforms to the design process that helps the designer with conceptual design along
with the capability to capture the design intent. Most engineers and designers can relate
to the experience of making rough sketches on restaurant napkins to convey conceptual
design ideas. SOLIDWORKS provides many powerful modeling and design-tools, and
there are many different approaches to accomplishing modeling tasks. The basic principle
of feature-based modeling is to build models by adding simple features one at a time. In
this chapter, the general parametric part modeling procedure is illustrated; a very simple
solid model with extruded features is used to introduce the SOLIDWORKS user interface.
The display viewing functions and the basic two-dimensional sketching tools are also
demonstrated.

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