Frequent question: How do you make a circular slot in Solidworks?

How do I change the radius of a slot in SolidWorks?

In a sketch, click Centerpoint Arc Slot (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Entities > Centerpoint Arc Slot . Click to specify the center point of the arc. Move the pointer to specify the radius of the arc and then click. Move the pointer to specify the length of the slot and then click.

How do you draw a slot in SolidWorks?

To sketch a straight slot:

1. In a sketch, click Straight Slot (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Entities > Straight Slot .
2. Click to specify the starting point of the slot.
3. Move the pointer and then click to specify the length of the slot.
4. Move the pointer and then click to specify the width of the slot.

How do you make a slotted hole in SolidWorks?

To create a Hole Wizard slot for a part:

1. Select a face and click Hole Wizard (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Hole > Wizard.
2. In the PropertyManager, on the Type tab, for Hole Type, select a slot type: Option. Description. …
3. Under Hole Specifications, for Slot length. , enter a value.
4. Select other options and click .

How do I make an open circle in SolidWorks?

Circles

1. Sketch tab. Click the Sketch CommandManager to select circle tools from the Circle. flyout tool.
2. Menu. Click Tools > Sketch Entities to select circle tools.
3. Circle PropertyManager. Change to different circle tools from the Circle PropertyManager.

How do you give slot dimensions?

Slots are dimensioned by giving their overall dimensions. Or, by giving the overall width and the distance between centers. The radii are indicated but the value is not given.

How do you make a hole in SolidWorks?

To create and position a simple hole:

1. Select a planar face on which to create the hole.
2. Click Simple Hole (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Hole > Simple.
3. In the PropertyManager, set the options.
4. Click OK to create the simple hole.

How do I center a circle in a circle in SolidWorks?

Make sure the Linear Center mark icon is selected under Manual Insert options section. Now scroll to the bottom of Center mark property manager and type in the value for the angle you want for center mark > hit enter. Click on the circular edges to add center marks.