This is an optional exercise for those who would like additional practice with some of the basic modeling features that we have studied up to this point. The object to model is a French Cafe style glass. I'm supplying an eDrawings file that you can inspect and measure, as well as a sample rendering above. Don't worry about trying to match exact dimensions; just shoot for the general geometry. Hint: You'll want to use a circular pattern to replicate an Extruded Cut feature.

• French Cafe glass eDrawings file

For this assignment, you will design and model a series of several individual SolidWorks part files: a table along with at least three objects that you might place on the table. You should use the Extrude, Revolve, and Sweep features as the basis for modeling these objects. Each object will be in its own part (.sldprt) file.

The table should be big enough to accommodate several objects (think in terms of a modest sized side table, or perhaps a small dining room table). The top can be rectangular, round, or any other shape. The table should have three or more legs to support it. Use the Mirror and/or Linear/Circular Pattern features to replicate the legs. There are a couple video tutorials that may help with this part of the assignment (1, 2).

Next, create three or more SolidWorks parts, each with a single item that you might put on the table. Some examples:

• Plates, cups and saucers
• Sake set
• Candlestick + candle
• Flower vase (flowers might be hard, but how about bamboo?)
• Water jug
• Wine bottles and glasses
• Tea pot with cover, handle, and spout

Try not to get bogged down with details such as formed spout lips, which you may not necessarily know how to model yet. Sweeps, revolves, and extrudes should give you all the tools you need. Do remember to design each object at a reasonable scale (no 3-foot-wide saucers)!

When you're done, you should have four or more separate Part (.sldprt) files. In future lessons, we'll explore how to combine these objects together into a single Assembly.

Due: Feb 23

A few notes to get you started:

• The model is all one body, thus "Merge result" is checked for all features.
• There are two Circular Pattern features (Insert | Pattern/Mirror | Circular Pattern). Use the "Equal spacing" checkbox in that feature to get the appendages spaced evenly around the central axis. For these patterns, you're going to want to select the Sweep feature along with the fillets connecting it to the main body in the "Features to Pattern" input area.
• You'll need to define a central axis for the circular pattern features. Use Insert | Reference Geometry | Axis, and define the axis as the intersection of two planes (probably your Front and Right planes).
  
• Note that for the bottom appendages (feet), the sweep guide sketch actually connects with the end of the sweep path sketch. This basically means that the sweep profile shrinks to zero size (a point) at the end of the sweep, and creates the smooth end of the foot.

Files:

• Modeling Exercise 4.1 (PDF, eDrawing)
  

Note that for clarity, the PDF is a side view of the model with only one of each type of appendage, prior to the circular patterns that copy each of them.

Due: Feb 23

For this assignment, you will practice using the Revolve feature to model a vase, cup, or bottle. Use the following steps:

1. Sketch a profile of your design on paper, and scan it in to a JPG or PNG file. See this video tutorial .
   
2. Start a new SolidWorks part, and bring your scanned profile in as a Sketch Picture on the Front plane. This video tutorial may help. Make sure that the scale makes sense.
   
3. Using your sketch picture as a guide, model the object using the Revolve feature.
   

This set of modeling exercises will test your use of reference planes, the pattern feature, and the mirror feature.

Exercise 3.2 is a simplified Japanese shoji screen. This model should give you an opportunity to use the Linear Pattern (Insert | Pattern/Mirror menu) feature to duplicate the thin internal frame elements, which are called kumiko. Each "pane" of rice paper should end up being exactly the same size. Note that the rice paper itself isn't included on the orthographic drawings; to (optionally) add it, just do a single large, thin (0.01mm) extrusion behind the kumiko on one side of the screen (refer to the eDrawings file). For an optional extra challenge, construct the model such that each of the parts in the multi-colored image is a separate body. You will need to use the "Merge Result" checkbox as well as possibly a Combine feature to accomplish this.

• Exercise 3.1 (PDF , eDrawing)
• Exercise 3.2 (PDF , eDrawing)
• Exercise 3.3 (PDF , eDrawing)
• Exercise 3.4: Revise Exercise 2.4 , but this time use a Circular Pattern feature to create the ring of columns.

Due: Feb 16

Note: The .SLDPRT file for Exercise 3.2 should be uploaded to iLearn by Feb 23.