4 1 e A Modelcreation
4 1 e A Modelcreation
4 1 e A Modelcreation
1e Model Creation
Introduction
In order to effectively use a CAD program to create 3D models of a part, a designer
must be familiar with the basic strategies of additive and subtractive modeling
methods. This activity will help you understand the sketching tools and extrusion
features that are common to most CAD programs, plan an efficient method of simple
model creation, and gain experience creating simple 3D models.
Equipment
Procedure
Follow the instructions to create 3D solid models of each of the following objects
using the specified method(s) and respond to the prompts.
1.
Create a 3D solid model of the object above using the most efficient method.
Which method (additive, subtractive, or a combination of additive and
subtractive) did you use? Why do you feel it was most efficient?
Additive, since I only had to draw out 2 things and extend them rather than
drawing one things and drawing maybe 5 sketches and removing it slowly.
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2.
Create a 3D solid model of the object above using the most efficient method
possible. The hole extends through the part.
b.
Describe the method you used to model the object? Why do you feel it was
most efficient?
Additive and Subtractive, I made the main shape then removed the square, which
should be the most efficient way of doing the shape.
3.
Create a 3D solid model of the object above using only additive procedures.
b.
c.
4.
Create a 3D solid model of the object above in the most efficient manner
possible.
b.
Conclusion
1. Why is it important to consider efficiency when planning your method of creation
before beginning to model an object in CAD?
Because it could greatly reduce the time it takes for you to model a part, which
would be helpful if you finish things quickly.
2. How can the information provided in the browser of the CAD software help you
compare the efficiency of two different methods of modeling the same object?
It can show all the sketches and the extrusions you did, which you could
compare how many there were on each piece compared to each other.
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