Introduction to SolidWorks

Lesson 7 – Modeling the Truck
Section III – Modeling Complex Parts 7.1 Lesson Objectives

Lesson 7 – Modeling the Truck

7.1 Lesson Objectives

After completing this Lesson, you will be able to:

 Model complex parts by breaking them into multiple simple parts.

 Explain how to create sketch planes.

 Explain and use InsertAnnotationsCosmetic Thread.

 Explain and use the Extruded Cut command.

 Explain and use the Mirror command on the Features tab.

 Explain and use the Fillet command.

 Explain and use Convert Entities.

 Explain and use Multibodies.

7.2 Introduction

Complex parts must be planned. They are created by combining simple solids. In many complex
parts, it is necessary to create new sketch planes.

7.3 Modeling the Truck

The truck is a combination of four solid bodies:

1) the axle,

2) a seat for the two rubber spacers,

3) a reinforcing rib to join the axle and the seat, and

4) a tapered pivot.

Step 44: Select the Right plane and sketch a circle 0.63 inch in diameter.
Extruded Boss/Base a cylinder 5 inches long. Use the Mid Plane extrusion option.

 Click one end face of the cylinder.

 In the View Heads-Up toolbar click View OrientationNormal To.

 Sketch another circle .38 inch in diameter.

 Extruded Boss/BaseBlind the second circle to a length of 1.25 inch.

 Select the end face of the second cylinder as the new sketch plane.