From the course: SOLIDWORKS: Simulation for Finite Element Analysis
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Splitting surfaces - SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
From the course: SOLIDWORKS: Simulation for Finite Element Analysis
Splitting surfaces
- [Instructor] We will now carry out the surface splitting actions required to prepare for the FEA loads, boundary conditions, and meshing actions. For the first task, I want to create splits to help carry the tensile bearing load, which extends over a 180-degree arc at the little end. Make sure we're in the Model tab, and we can see the geometry feature tree. Click on the side surface of the little end which is towards us. Click on the Sketch tab, and select Sketch from the dropdown. Click on the origin point, the center of the little end. Click on Convert Entities. A new point is created, which is projected onto our sketch plane. Click on the line icon and select the center point as the start of the line. Drag the line up vertically until it's clear of the little end. Create a second point by dropping down vertically in a similar way. Close the line properties form, and then close the sketch. Go to Insert > Curve > Split Line. Make sure the current sketch is shown in the selections…
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