Overview 3-2
Purpose
This module is designed to introduce you to basic part design and to help you understand how CAD programs utilize primitive shapes and Boolean operations to make parts.
Outcomes
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- Recognize primitive shapes and boolean operations in Solidworks.
- Create a part out of primitive shapes and Boolean operations.
- Utilize multiple Features in Solidworks to make more complex part geometries i.e. shapes.
Lectures
Primitive Shapes and Boolean Operators
Example Using Boolean Operators & Primitive Shapes to Create a Part
Lecture Quiz: Primitive Shapes and Boolean Operators
Resources
To complete this module, you will use these resources:
Solidworks skills we discuss during lab:
-Identifying, editing, and setting the part origin
-Revolve
-Extruded Cut
-Circular patterning
Engineering Drawing for the Week Download Engineering Drawing for the Week
Read about the Team Project
Required
Solidworks
SolidProfessor
Recommended
How to find fastener and hole size
How to read Imperial vs Metric standard fastener size video
Activities
To complete this module, you will participate in and/or submit each of these activities:
Lecture Quiz: Boolean Operators
SolidProfessor (Links to an external site.) Lab Assignment Videos and Review Quiz: Basic Design
-Team Roles, Project Selected, Schedule
Extra Credit - Week 3 midsemester feedback