1.3: Module 3 - Solid Modelling I

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Objective

Create a solid model of the sleeve shown in the drawing, Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\), below.

engineering drawing of the sleeve — Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\): Engineering drawing of the component that will be produced in Fusion 360 at the end of this module.

Introduction

Most objects exist in three-dimensional (3D) space. Modern CAD packages can render 3D objects on 2D screens with the ability to pan and rotate the object to see its 3D projection in real time. The most common commands to produce a 3D object from a 2D object are: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Loft. We will go over these tools in the following modules.

Module 3 - step-by-step video

https://youtu.be/YLdqX2QKZzI - Transcript available on YouTube.

Create the 3D model shown in Figure 1

Step 1: Select the Plane

Open a new File. Make sure the units are millimeters (mm). From the Create dropdown menu, select Create Sketch. Select the Front Plane. Refer to figure \(\PageIndex{2}\) below.

Select plane tool — Figure \(\PageIndex{2}\): Step 1 - Selecting the Plane.

Step 2: Select the circle shape and create two concentric circles

Refer to the figure \(\PageIndex{3}\) below.

Create concentric circles — Figure \(\PageIndex{3}\): Step 2 - Selecting circle shape and creating concentric circles.

Step 3: Complete the sketch

Click on the green check button labeled finish sketch. See Figure \(\PageIndex{4}\) below.

Step 4: Extrude the concentric circles

From the create menu, select the extrude option. An edit feature dialogue box, as shown in image will open up. Next, select the outer ring of the sketch just created. The rest of the options in the edit feature dialogue box Direction: One Side; Extent Type: Distance; Distance: 1.54 mm; Taper Angle: 0.0 deg; Operation: New Body. (See Figure \(\PageIndex{5}\) & Figure \(\PageIndex{6}\) below.)

extrude concentric circles — Figure \(\PageIndex{5}\): Step 4 - Extrude option in the Create menu.

Enter Extrude parameters — Figure \(\PageIndex{6}\): Parameters for Step 4.

Once the extrude parameters have been entered, select ok.

Step 5: Create a chamfer on the outer edge of the cylinder

From the modify menu, select chamfer. Then select the outer edge of the cylinder where you want to place the chamfer. (See Figure \(\PageIndex{7}\).)

create a chamfered edge. — Figure \(\PageIndex{7}\): Chamfer option for Step 5.

The cylinder should now look like the following, Figure \(\PageIndex{8}\).

completed cylinder — Figure \(\PageIndex{8}\): Completed cylinder with chamfer.

Step 6: Create a hole feature in the side of the sleeve

Go to the create menu and select the option labeled “hole”. (See Figure \(\PageIndex{9}\).)

add a hole — Figure \(\PageIndex{9}\): Step 6 - Create a hole in the side of the sleeve.

Place the hole feature 0.63 mm away from the chamfered lip. The hole feature has a hole type, hole tap type, drill point, and center angle. These options are not critical to create the through hole at hand. However, the Objects to cut must be selected and should be “Body 1”, which in this case the sleeve. (See Figure \(\PageIndex{10}\).)

Hole tool and placement parameters — Figure \(\PageIndex{10}\): Choose hole parameters.

Outcome

The final sleeve should look like the following image, Figure \(\PageIndex{11}\). Remember to save your work.