Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Extrude and Revolve Features
Extrude and revolve features are used to create basic and simple parts. Most of the times,
they form the base for complex parts as well. These features are easy to create and require a
single sketch. Now, you will learn the commands to create these features.
The topics covered in this chapter are:
•
Constructing Extrude and Revolve features in the Modeling template
•
Creating Reference Planes
•
Additional Options in the Extrude and Revolve commands
Extrude Features
Extrude
is the process of taking a two-dimensional profile and converting it into 3D by giv-
ing it some thickness. A simple example of this would be taking a circle and converting it
into a cylinder. Once you have created a sketch profile or profiles you want to
Extrude
, ac-
tivate the
Extrude
command (On the ribbon click
Home > Feature > Extrude
). Click on
the sketch profile to add thickness to the sketch. Type-in a value in the
End
box and press
Enter to create the
Extrude
feature.
You can use the
Symmetric Value
option on the dialog to add equal thickness on both sides
of the sketch.
