JB 2026-03-30

Cut Extrude

Learn how to use the Cut Extruded feature to remove material and volume from your part design

What's Covered?

Creating a sketch for a cut: The video shows how to create a sketch on a model's face using the Circle and Smart Dimension tools to define a hole for a pin [00:22].
Using Cut Extrude: It explains that the Cut Extrude feature is used to remove material, which is the opposite of the Extruded Boss Base feature that adds material [00:50].
Through All option: The video demonstrates how to use the Through All option to make sure the cut goes through the entire model [01:06].
Using existing sketches: It shows how to reuse a previously defined sketch to create a cutout that forms the joining faces of the pliers [01:25].
Using an open sketch: The video demonstrates how to use an open sketch profile to narrow the head of the pliers with a cut extrude [02:17].
Flip Side to Cut: It explains the Flip Side to Cut option, which allows you to control which side of the sketch the material is removed from [03:16].

Based on the video at https://youtu.be/RKIEQVR-qJw, here are step-by-step instructions for using the Cut Extrude feature in SOLIDWORKS.

Part 1: Creating a Sketch for a Hole

Select a face: Select the face of the model where you want to create a hole. In the video's example, this is the front face of the plier head.
Start a sketch: Create a new sketch on the selected face.
Draw a circle: Use the Circle tool to draw a circle where the hole will be located.
Add dimensions: Use the Smart Dimension tool to define the size of the circle and its location relative to the model's features.

Part 2: Extruding the Cut

Access Cut Extrude: Go to the Features tab and select the Extruded Cut feature.
Set direction: Under the Direction 1 options, choose Through All to ensure the cut goes through the entire part.
Confirm: Click the green checkmark to complete the cut.

Part 3: Using a Sketch to Cut a Feature

Show the sketch: If the sketch you want to use is hidden, right-click on it in the FeatureManager Design Tree and select Show.
Select sketch and cut: Select the sketch in the FeatureManager Design Tree, then choose the Extruded Cut feature.
Set direction: Use the Through All option to cut through the entire part.

Part 4: Using an Open Sketch to Cut

Create an open sketch: On the desired face, create a new sketch using an open profile (a line or series of lines that do not form a closed loop).
Access Cut Extrude: Select the sketch and choose the Extruded Cut feature.
Flip the cut side: In the property manager, use the Flip Side to Cut option to make sure the material is removed from the correct side of your sketch.
Set direction: Set the cut direction to Through All.
Confirm: Click the green checkmark to complete the cut.

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