Sketch and Extrude

Learn how to create a Sketch in SOLIDWORKS, and then use the Extruded Boss/Base feature to add depth and volume

What's Covered?

• Setting up the Environment: The video demonstrates how to create a new part, change the units to IPS (inch, pound, second), and set a plain white background [00:22].
• Sketching the Plier Head: It shows how to sketch the plier head on the front plane using circles and lines, then add dimensions and geometric relations to fully define the sketch [00:39].
• Extruding the Plier Head: The video explains how to use the Extruded Boss/Base feature to extrude the sketched profiles into a 3D solid [03:26].
• Sketching the Plier Handle: It details how to create a new sketch on the plier head's face and sketch the handle using a three-point arc and construction lines, followed by dimensioning [04:15].
• Extruding the Plier Handle: Finally, it shows how to extrude the open sketch of the handle using the "thin feature" option and ensure the "merge result" option is active to create a single solid body [06:00].

Step-by-Step Instructions (AI-generated from video transcript):

Based on the video at https://youtu.be/W-7UGc8uDTc, here are step-by-step instructions for modeling a pair of needlenose pliers in SOLIDWORKS.

Part 1: Setting up the Environment

1. Start a new part: Create a new part document.
2. Set units: Change the document units to inches, pounds, and seconds (IPS).
3. Set background: Change the background to a plain white color.

Part 2: Sketching the Plier Head

1. Begin a sketch: Start a new sketch on the Front Plane.
2. Draw the main circle: Sketch a circle starting at the origin.
3. Dimension the circle: Use the Smart Dimension tool to set the diameter of the circle.
4. Sketch the rest of the head: Draw lines from the circle to create the shape of the plier head.
5. Add relations and dimensions: Add geometric relations (like vertical and horizontal) and use Smart Dimensions to fully define the sketch, including an angled dimension using a construction line.

Part 3: Creating the Plier Head

1. Extrude the sketch: Select the Extruded Boss/Base feature. Since your sketch is active, it will be automatically selected.
2. Select profiles: Choose the individual areas within your sketch that you want to extrude.
3. Extrude with midplane: In the property manager, set the extrusion to "Midplane" to extrude equally in both directions.

Part 4: Sketching and Creating the Plier Handle

1. Start a new sketch: Begin a new sketch on the front face of the plier head.
2. Create a construction line: Draw a construction line from the midpoint of the plier head to use as a reference for the handle.
3. Sketch the handle: Use a three-point arc to sketch the shape of the handle.
4. Add dimensions: Dimension the arc's width, length, and radius.
5. Extrude the handle: With the sketch active, select the Extruded Boss/Base feature.
6. Use the "thin feature" option: Because the handle is an open sketch, activate the "thin feature" option and set the thickness.
7. Reverse direction: Reverse the extrusion direction if needed.
8. Merge results: Ensure the "Merge result" box is checked to combine the handle with the plier head into a single solid body.

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