Engineering Design with
SolidWorks 2001Plus
A Competency Project Based Approach
Utilizing 3D Solid Modeling
David C. Planchard & Marie P. Planchard
PUBLICATIONS
SDC
Schroff Development Corporation
www.schroff.com
www.schroff-europe.com
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Project 4
Extrude and Revolve Features
Below are the desired outcomes and usage competencies based upon the
completion of Project 4.
Project Desired Outcomes:
Usage Competencies:
A comprehensive understanding of
the customer’s design requirements
and desires.
To comprehend the fundamental
definitions and process of
Feature-Based 3D Solid Modeling.
A product design that is cost
effective, serviceable and flexible for
future manufacturing revisions.
Four key flashlight components:
• BATTERY
• BATTERY PLATE
• LENS
• BULB
Specific knowledge and
understanding of the Extrude and
Revolve features.
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Project 4 – Extrude and Revolve Features
Project Objective
Create four components of the flashlight. Create the BATTERY, BATTERY
PLATE, LENS and BULB components.
Project Situation
You are employed by a company that specializes in providing promotional trade
show products. Your company is expecting a sales order for 100,000 flashlights
with a potential for 500,000 units next year. Prototype drawings of the flashlight
are required in three weeks.
You are the design engineer responsible for the project. You contact the customer
to discuss design options and product specifications. The customer informs you
that the flashlights will be used in an international marketing promotional
campaign. Key customer
requirements:
•
Inexpensive reliable flashlight.
• Available advertising space of
10 square inches,