Lab Report 04

Objective
To practice the trim, extend, mirror,offset, erase, sketch plane, and extruded cut commands and practice a
basic 3d drawing.

Sketch:
A sketch is almost always the first step in designing a new part. To begin, create a new part and select
your desired template. Once the user interface is visible, click the Sketch tab of the CommandManager
and select the Sketch icon on the left-hand side.

Sketch entities
 Line Command.
 Spline Command
 Rectangle Command.
 Arc Command.
 Cone Command
 Slot Command.
 Mirror Command.
 Erase Command.
  Sketch plan command
 Ellipse Command
 Parabola Command
 Cone Command
 Trim Command
 Extend Command
 Offset Command

Sketch entities
Trimed Command
Trim entities is used to erase sketch elements that are between another element. A great example is the
sketch shown below. You can use a rectangle and a line to create a T-shape such as is shown, but what we
don’t usually want is the line that separates the rectangle from the rest of the sketch. Power Trim, the most
common use of Trim Entities, can be used by left click dragging your mouse cursor through the lines you
wish to remove . In using power trim, you should make sure not to drag the mouse cursor through entities
we DON’T want to remove. Trim Entities also has an Extend Entities option in its drop down menu.

Offset entities
Offset entities work exactly as it sounds: we select sketch entities to copy in a chosen direction by a
certain distance. This tool works similar to other CAD programs but has some enhanced capabilities such
as the ability to offset in two directions at once, automatically trim connected entities based on design
intent, add caps on the ends of offset entities to close them, and convert base or offset geometry into
construction geometry.
Mirror Entities
Mirror entities creates a copy of something as well as flips the orientation based on a mirror line; it’s as if
those entities were looking in a mirror. Using mirror entities first requires that we draw the entities we
want to mirror as well as having a line to represent your mirror line. The mirror line can be either a solid
or construction line, but it is usually a construction line.

Extend Entities
Extending entities involves modifying geometric elements like sketches, features, or bodies. For sketch
entities, use the "Trim Entities" tool to extend or trim. When working in 3D, edit features or parts to
adjust dimensions and extend. In assemblies, modify component positions or dimensions. For multi-body
parts, utilize the "Move/Copy Bodies" feature.
Erase Entities
Erasing entities involves selecting and deleting specific elements based on your design needs. For sketch
entities, select and press the "Delete" key. To remove features, right-click on the feature or select and
press "Delete." In multi-body parts, delete bodies by selecting and pressing "Delete." Similarly, in
assemblies, remove components by selecting and pressing "Delete.".
Sketch Plane
A "sketch plane" is a two-dimensional surface or plane on which you can create sketches. Sketches are
the foundation for creating features like extrusions, cuts, and sweeps in a 3D model. Here's a brief
overview:

1. Selecting a Sketch Plane:

- When creating a new sketch, you need to select a plane or face in the 3D space as your sketching
surface.
- Common sketch planes include the Front, Top, and Right planes, but you can also sketch on faces or
custom planes.

2. Creating Sketches:
- Once a sketch plane is selected, use sketch tools to draw 2D geometry such as lines, circles,
rectangles, etc.
- Sketch entities define the geometry that will be used to create or modify 3D features

3. Adding Dimensions and Relations:

- Apply dimensions to control the size of your sketch entities.

- Use relations (e.g., parallel, perpendicular) to define geometric constraints.

4. Extruding from Sketches:

- After creating a sketch, you can use it as a base for creating 3D features using the extrusion
command. This adds depth to your sketch and forms a solid object.

5. Editing Sketches:
- Sketches can be modified and edited at any time. Double-click on a sketch in the Feature Manager
Design Tree to enter sketch editing mode.
Understanding and effectively using sketch planes is fundamental to creating accurate and well-defined
3D models in SOLIDWORKS. It provides a structured way to build geometry and features in the design
process.Sketch Plan
Extruded Cut Command
The "Extruded Cut" command allows users to create voids or openings in a 3D model. To use this feature:
1. Activate a sketch on the desired plane.
2. Draw the cut profile using sketch tools.
3. Access the "Extruded Cut" command in the "Features" tab.
4. Specify cut parameters like depth and direction.
5. Apply additional options such as draft angles or fillets if necessary.
6. Click "OK" to execute the extruded cut.
7. Rebuild the model for updates.
Basic 3D drawing

Conclusion
In this lab, we practiced essential SolidWorks commands like Trim, Extend, Mirror, Offset, Erase, Sketch
Plane, and Extruded Cut. These commands help in cleaning up sketches, creating symmetrical designs,
maintaining distances, and adding details to 3D models. We applied these skills to make a basic 3D
drawing, enhancing our understanding of SolidWorks and setting the stage for more exciting projects in
the future.