Find the crown race piece (Shown in the image) with the other practice pieces.
Start a new part, and sketch on the Front plane
The feature you're going to use is called the Revolve feature.
Start by making a Centerline.
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In the PropertiesManager is a check-box that says "Infinite Length". Make the Centerline infinitely long by checking that box.
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Next, attach it to the Origin. Doing this marks the center of the piece at the Origin.
Next, use the Line tool to start drawing the cross sectioned profile of the crown race.
This image will give you a better understanding of what that means.
Use your caliper to get all the dimensions you need to fully define the sketch. Refer to the image if you need to.
After you fully define the sketch, select the Revolve feature and revolve a full 360ยบ
It's almost done. Just needs one more little detail, which is the Chamfer on the bottom edge to accommodate a weld later in production.
And simply select the Chamfer feature.
The distance to input is around .05in. It's going to get filled in by a weld, so the size of the chamfer is by no means critical.
The piece is now finished. You can add a material if you so choose.The closest thing to Chromoly in Solidworks right now is called Alloy Steel. With the material properties applied, it will allow you to view the weight as well as run strength and load-bearing simulations.
Make sure to save your work often!
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If you're confused or having trouble and need assistance, talk with another apprentice to see if they can help, or you can call/text/email me any time I'm not in the shop.
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