Modeling Exercise 1: 2D Sketches

This is a simple exercise designed to get you used to doing basic operations in SolidWorks and using the 2D sketch tools. These exercises build on the material we will cover in the first class.

• Based on the PDF below, create one SolidWorks part document for each of the exercises, 1.1-1.4.
  
• In each part document, create a single Sketch on the Top plane.
  
• Use the 2D sketch tools to draw the appropriate lines, arcs, and circles to replicate those in the original drawings. Use sketch relations to line up points appropriately; for example, use a Midpoint relation to ensure that a point lies exactly in the middle of a line.
• Use the Reference Geometry toggle to switch indicated sketch elements (shown as dotted lines) to reference geometry.
• Use the Smart Dimension tool to insert the necessary dimensions for the sketch to be fully defined.
• The original drawings use implied relations; that is, if something looks like it's midway between two points, assume that it is.
• Don't be too concerned if you can't get everything exactly right. This is the first exercise, and we'll spend all the time necessary to go over it in class.
• Bonus karma if you can tell me what the geometry in Exercise 1.4 represents.

Files

• Exercise 1 (1.1-1.4) (PDF)
  

Due

September 8, 2007 

Welcome to the course website for DAI 521 Industrial CAD, taught by Ryan Olson in the Department of Design and Industry at San Francisco State University. Please check this website regularly for course announcements, assignments, and online notes and tutorials. Over the course of the semester I will be posting video tutorials demonstrating specific techniques discussed in class.

The purpose of DAI 521 is to provide students with basic skills for industrial design using CAD software. We will be concentrating primarily on SolidWorks 2006/07. Topics covered will include solid modeling, surface modeling, assemblies, and rendering, with an emphasis on use of the software in an industrial design workflow. More information about the course can be found in the syllabus on iLearn.