Overview 11-2
Purpose
This module is designed to help continue to learn about GD&T and help with the assembly of the turbine.
Outcomes
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- Understand the main concepts of GD&T.
- Create the assembly for the turbine.
Lectures
The Feature Control Frame
Maximum Material Condition
Example Reading the Feature Control Frame
Practice Reading the Feature Control Frame
GD&T: Reading the Feature Control Frame
Resources
To complete this module, you will use these resources:
Solidworks skills we discuss during lab: (Part Files Links to an external site.)
-Rotation Lock
-Exploded View
Required
Solidworks
SolidProfessor
Here are some helpful videos for setting up your drawing.
Rotation Lock Video.mp4 Download Rotation Lock Video.mp4
Exploded View BOM.mp4 Download Exploded View BOM.mp4
Block Editing.mp4 Download Block Editing.mp4
Recommended
Make sure you include the packing material, spring, washer, belt, and screws/bolts in the individual project.
When you brought in your subassemblies into the final assembly did the pulleys stop rotating? Make sure to make the subassembly flexible. See video below.
Cosmetic threads can be shown as stripes on your part - go to Options>Document Properties>Detailing and check the Cosmetic Threads and Shaded Cosmetic Threads boxes. See image below.
GD&T Symbol Resource Links to an external site.
Activities
To complete this module, you will participate in and/or submit each of these activities:
GD&T: Reading the Feature Control Frame Quiz
Lab Quiz this week: Turbine Assembly Check
Team Project (due Monday Nov. 9)
-Effort Contribution Statement
-Link to Team Project Solidworks files