CAD Flashcards
Extrude
Select datum
Sketch shape using correct drawing tools
Define correct dimensions- lift from drawing if shown
Extrude to length
+add extrude to length
-subtract extrude to length
Revolve
Select datum
Create axis in the middle of the component
Sketch half required shape with correct drawing tools on one side of the center line
Define correct dimensions
Revolve to correct degrees
Rectangular Array
Select component Select box array type Define no. of columns and rows Define center spacing Complete box array
Circular Array
Select component
Select radial array type
Define axis
Complete radial array
Loft/ Blend
Select datum
Select loft feature
Sketch shape with correct drawing tools and define correct dimensions
Define loft height
Sketch shape with correct drawing tools to correct dimensions
Complete loft (or add more stages if required)
Sweep
Select datum
Sketch path using correct drawing tools to correct dimensions
Sketch required shape at start of path to correct dimensions
Complete sweep
Offset
Mates/ aligns two faces or workplaces by making their planes parallel and constraining the separation distance between the planes
Helical sweep
Select datum Create centre axis in correct position Define the path- draw a line the correct distance from the centre (start and end of the line defines the start and end of the helix) Complete helical sweep Define the pitch (angle)
Shell
Select correct face
Define thickness
Fillet
Select corners Define radius (regular- equal radius, irregular- unequal radius)
Chamfer
Select corner Define offset (regular- equal offset from corner, irregular- unequal offset from corner)
Mirror
Select sketch or component
Select edge or axis as a centre line to complete the mirror