Revolve

After you create sketched geometry and apply the appropriate dimensions and constraints, you can Revolve the sketch around an axis to create a three-dimensional solid.

The sketch and the axis must be on the same plane. When you have completed this tutorial, you will be able to use the Revolve feature to create your own 3D solids.

Revolve Part 1

Create the following sketch geometry with the dimensions shown:

NOTE: To create the .35 dimension perpendicular to the angled line, right-click after selecting the line with the Dimensioning tool active but before placing the dimension, right click and choose Aligned from the pop-up menu. (You can also double click to create the aligned dimension)

The figure on the left is the sketch that will be revolved around the line (axis) on the right.

Click Finish Sketch.

Select the Revolve tool from the 3D-Model ribbon.

Notice that the OK button on the box is grayed out, and that the Axis button is depressed (selected).

Profile = The shape(s) you want to revolve

Axis = Where do you want to revolve your shape(s) around

With the trapazoid shape seleced, click on the Axis line and the dialog box becomes active.

The orange buttons control the direction and the degree to which the sketch is revolved. For this exercise be sure to select Full

*This will create a full revolve of the shape, you could change the degrees if you only needed a partial revolve

Save as "Revolve Part 1"

Revolve Part 2

Create a new part file

The Revolve feature can also be used to create more complicated geometry.

Draw a rectangular solid 1.75 x 1.25 x .5 inches.

On the front face, draw the following sketch:

Click “Finish Sketch” and select Revolve (as before).

Select the inside of the semi-circle as the Profile and the diameter as the Axis.

Leave the Angle, but change the degrees to 180. Be sure that Join is depressed.

Save as "Revolve Part 2"

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