Boss/Base Revolve Feature

On 05.23.11, In SolidWorks Feature Library, by Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

Today I will show you how the Revolve feature works. This feature is used to revolve a 2D sketch along an Axis or Centerline. Open a new part with model units set to millimeters Go to: File > New > Part Create a 2D sketch Select the Front Plane in the feature tree (menu at the [...]

Today I will show you how the Revolve feature works. This feature is used to revolve a 2D sketch along an Axis or Centerline.

Open a new part with model units set to millimeters

Go to: File > New > Part

Create a 2D sketch

Select the Front Plane in the feature tree (menu at the left side) and create a sketch by clicking on the 2D Sketch icon.

The display changes so the Front plane faces you.

Create a Circle

Go to Tools > Sketch Entities > Circle or click at the circle icon

Create a sketch next to the Origin as shown in the picture.

Change the dimension and position of the circle by clicking at the dimension button

02 Boss/Base Revolve Feature

Now it’s time to create the Axis of revolution

Draw a vertical Centerline as shown in the picture

Create a Boss/Base Revolve

Go to: Insert > Boss/Base > Revolve or click at the Revolve icon

The Revolve menu appears

Because we didn’t close the 2D sketch we’ll automatically see the donut as shown in the picture.

If not, make sure that the Centerline of Sketch1 is set as Axis of Revolution

Midplane Revolve

It’s also possible to create a midplane revolve.

Change the One-Direction into Midplane

Change the Angle into 180 degrees

Notice what happens

Two-Directions Revolve

You can also draw a revolve with two directions:

Change the Midplane direction into Two-Direction

Change Angle1 into 280 degrees

Change Angle2 into 30 degrees

Notice what happens

Thin Revolve

Click at the Thin-Feature option in the Revolve menu (NOTE: When this option is not visible, close the Revolve tab and re-open it again.

Change the wall thickness into 5 mm

Click OK

Now you know what it takes to draw a revolve in SolidWorks.

Do you still have any questions about it? Feel free to leave a comment below.

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn is the founder and owner of LearnSolidWorks.com. Zuyderduyn currently works as an Automotive Designer and freelance SolidWorks teacher in the Netherlands. He has written multiple SolidWorks tutorials and E-books.

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9 Responses

Matt

5.29.2012

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I am interested in SolidWorks, although my educational version no longer works. I have now changed my education and it’s geared more towards IT than Engineering, so I cannot receive another educational version.

Is there a way I can gain a SolidWorks program to use – to learn, until I can afford the full program?

Thanks,

Matt Lazok
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Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

6.4.2012

Hi Matt, I can’t help you with a new educational version of SolidWorks. I recommend you to contact SolidWorks to receive more information about the possibilities of educational versions of SolidWorks. http://solidworks.com

Revos M

9.28.2012

Hey Jan,

I am interested in personal training, can you help me to find some one with a good knowledge to train me at my location or at any library. I live in Buffalo NY.
Thanks

Revos M

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

9.29.2012

Hi Revos,

I don’t know any SolidWorks instructors around your living place. When I do know somebody I’ll let you know. You can also asked this question at the LearnSolidWorks Facebook Fanpage. http://www.facebook.com/LearnSolidWorks Maybe there’s somebody else who can help you with a personal training.

For a personal SolidWorks training on your own level II recommend my online SolidWorks Chopper Training Course: http://solidworkschopper.com tutorial. This is an easy and effective way to learn SolidWorks at your own place. Let me know when you’ve any other questions.

Jan

Iliya Panayotov

12.7.2012

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12.8.2012

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Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

12.10.2012

Hi Iliya,

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