The assignment for this week is to complete the following four modeling exercises. We will work on the first exercise in class, and perhaps discuss the others. Use the provided orthographic drawings and dimensions to create SolidWorks parts of each of the three exercise models. You may also wish to refer to the eDrawings files of the models, which you can view in the eDrawings viewer installed along with SolidWorks.

There are multiple ways to complete each of these exercise models, but the only tools that should be necessary are:

• Sketches on planes and faces
• Extruded boss/base feature
• Extruded cut feature

After you have completed each exercise, you may wish to enhance the appearance of your parts using the Fillet feature and colors.

The required files are available here:

• Exercise 2.1 (PDF, eDrawing)
• Exercise 2.2 (PDF, eDrawing)
• Exercise 2.3 (PDF, eDrawing)
• Exercise 2.4 (PDF, eDrawing)

Note that all units are in millimeters for 2.1-2.3, and feet/inches for 2.4. To change the default units for your current part document, go to Tools | Options | Document Properties | Units and select the MMGS or IPS radio button.

Since this is one of your first modeling assignments, don't get too frustrated if you experience difficulty. All I want for this assignment is for each student to make a good effort at the exercises, and we'll address the inevitable questions and areas of trouble next week during class.