SolidWorks Solid Model Exercise-4 / Video + Materials

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We start our sample part by opening a sketch on the front plane and drawing a profile as shown in the figure, then give it a depth of 25 mm with the BOSS-EXTRUDE command.

In the next step, again on the front plane, we draw the shape shown above.
TIP: When creating the Ø12 mm shape, we can draw a circle and trim its left side. Also, by selecting the top line and the circle at the same time with the CTRL key, we define them as tangent.

In the next step, again using the Boss-Extrude command, we give the new shape we created a depth of 5 mm.

To mirror this extrusion shape, we’ll use a copy of the front plane, parallel to itself. First, let’s make the front plane visible in the feature tree on the left (by clicking the eye icon).

Then, while clicking on the front plane, hold down the CTRL key at the same time to drag off the front plane. (click and drag) Set the offset distance to 12.5 mm in the dynamic menu on the left.
(Half of the part’s depth, which is 25)

We’ll use this new plane to mirror the feature. In the MIRROR command, let’s select the feature to be mirrored. Then click on the “Mirror Face/Plane” field and set this newly created plane as the reference there.

Next, using the STRAIGHT SLOT sketch tool, let’s draw the dimensioned pocket on the face shown in the image above. Of course, let’s dimension it as shown using Smart Dimension.

In the next step, let’s use the CUT-EXTRUDE command to remove the pocket shape we created through the part’s thickness.
In the left menu, under DIRECTION 1, let’s select “Up To Next.”

Then click on the face shown in the image above and draw our two holes. Select both holes at once by holding down CTRL, and from the menu that opens on the left, define them as equal. Then dimension them as shown using Smart Dimension.

In the next step, again using the Cut-Extrude command, let’s remove the holes all the way through the solid model. In the left menu, under DIRECTION 1, we can select “Through All.”

Then, in the FEATURES tab above, let’s find the CHAMFER command, which opens when you click the Fillet icon. Click on the corner shown in the image. Let the chamfer options be as shown. (The chamfer parameters are asymmetric. First 4, second 16)

Finally, we’ll apply a chamfer to the other side as well. But this time the asymmetric chamfer parameters will be reversed. (First 16, second 4)
See: The image above