Introduction to SolidWorks

Lesson 4 – Modeling the Wheel Using the Revolve Command
Section II – Modeling Simple Parts 4.3 Modeling the Wheel

Step 22: Open a new part with the InchPart template and select the Top plane for sketching.

 Select the Top plane after sketching the skateboard to see how the part fits into the

assembly. Refer to the skateboard assembly in the Appendix.

Step 23: Create the wheel using the Revolve command.

 In the Top plane, sketch the

rectangle in Figure 4.1 using the

Corner Rectangle command on

the Sketch tab of the

CommandManager.

 Click the Centerline command on

the Sketch tab and sketch the

construction line shown in the

figure. To find the construction line

you have to use the pull-down

menu beside the line icon. The line

is collinear with the Z-axis.

 Use the Smart Dimension tool to

fully define the sketch. The

dimensions are shown in the detail

drawing of the wheel in the Appendix.

 Click FeaturesRevolved Boss/Base to get the menu in Figure 4.2. The only input

request is the axis of revolution.

Figure 4. 2 – FeaturesRevolved Boss/Base (^)
Figure 4. 1 – Wheel Sketch