SolidWorks Solid Model Exercise-2

In this example exercise, we’ll build a simple solid model using 2 sketch planes (Front Plane and Right Plane). Since using planes efficiently and sensibly is very important in solid modeling, working through a simple exercise on this topic can be helpful.

Video Walkthrough

Illustrated Walkthrough

We start our sketch by opening a new sketch on the Front Plane. To do this, we find Front Plane in the feature tree on the left and click on it. Then, using the sketch tools, we draw two circles as shown above and dimension them.

creating a solid with Extrude in SolidWorks

Next, we run the Extruded Boss/Base command to create a solid. In the dynamic menu that opens on the left, we enter the extrusion distance, or drag the black arrow shown in the image above.

Next, we find Right Plane in the feature tree. When we click on this plane, we click the NEW SKETCH icon from the options that appear, and create the sketch shown above.

Finally, if we run the Extruded Boss/Base command again and set the options as shown in the image, a solid model will be created, merged from the surface shown in green to the other surface. (You can click the image to enlarge it.)