SolidWorks 2015 Learn by doing-Part 3 (DimXpert and Rendering)

By Tutorial Books

The two chapters in this tutorial introduce you to DimXpert and Rendering in SolidWorks 2015. The topics covered in this tutorial are:

DimXpert
• Auto Dimension Scheme
• Size Dimensions
• Location Dimensions
• Geometric Tolerances
• DimXpert Annotations in drawings
• Pattern Feature
• DimXpert Options

Appearances and Rendering
• Appearances
• Textures
• Texture Mapping
• Surface Finish
• Illumination
• Scenes
• Rendering using PhotoView 360
• Cameras
• Lights
• Walk-through
• Decals

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tutorial Books
• Release date: Feb 10, 2015
• ISBN: 9781507011355

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Chapter 1: DimXpert

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

During the manufacturing process, the accuracy of a part is an important factor. However, it is impossible to manufacture a part with the exact dimensions. Therefore, while applying dimensions to a drawing you need to provide some dimensional tolerances, which lie within acceptable limits. The following figure shows an example of dimensional tolerances applied to the drawing.

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The dimensional tolerances help you to manufacture the component within a specific size range. However, the dimensional tolerances are not sufficient for manufacturing a component. You must give tolerance values to its shape, orientation and position as well. The following figure shows a note, which is used to explain the tolerance value given to the shape of the object.

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Providing a note in a drawing may be confusing.  To  avoid  this,  we  use  Geometric  Dimensioning  and Tolerancing  (GD&T)  symbols  to  specify  the  tolerance  values  to  shape,  orientation  and  position  of  a component. The following figure shows the same example represented by using the GD&T symbols. In this figure, the vertical face to which the tolerance frame is connected, must be within two parallel planes 0.08 apart and perpendicular to the datum reference (horizontal plane).

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Providing GD&T in 2D drawings is common and well known method. However, you can provide GD&T information to 3D models as well. The DimXpert tools help you to add GD&T information to the 3D models based on the universal standards such as ASME Y14.41 – 2003 and ISO 16792 : 2006. However, you can add GD&T information based on your custom standard as well.

In this chapter, you will learn to use DimXpert tools to add GD&T information to parts. There are many ways to add GD&T information and full-define the parts and assemblies. There are few methods explained in this chapter but you need to use a method, which is most suitable to your design.

The DimXpert tools are available on the DimXpert Command Manager. If the DimXpert CommandManager is not displayed by default, you can customize it. Right click on any of the tabs of the CommandManager and select DimXpert from the shortcut menu.

TUTORIAL 1 (Auto Dimension Scheme)

This tutorial teaches you to apply tolerances using the Auto Dimension Scheme tool. This tool automates the process of adding dimensions and tolerances to the 3D model.

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