Revolve and Other DFM Tools
In this chapter we will learn features that help us design parts for specific manufacturing processes such as turning/boring, casting, and plastic injection and blow molding. We never want to design part features based on manufacturing processes, just considering manufacturing processes available to us; this methodology in design is called Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
Learning Objectives
The purposes of this chapter will be to…
- Use the Revolve features (Revolved Boss/Base and Cut) to model cylindrical parts for turning/boring and blow molding.
- Use the Shell feature and Thin-Feature Option to model uniform thickness parts for injection molding, casting, and sheet metal parts.
- Identify the functions of Draft and Rib features in efficiently aiding design of cast and injection molded parts.
