Frequent question: Where is shell command in Solidworks?

Why can’t I shell solidworks?

Shell fails because the shell thickness setting exceeds the minimum radius of curvature for the model. Some three-sided surfaces do not shell properly because of problems solving shells at the vertex. Shells can fail when swept cuts using an existing model edge produce small faces along the resultant edge.

How do you shell a tube in Solidworks?

Shell with Uniform Thickness

1. Set Thickness to set the thickness of the faces you keep.
2. Select one or more faces in the graphics area for Faces to remove . …
3. Select Shell outward to increase the outside dimensions of the part.
4. Select Show preview to display a preview of the shell feature.

How do you shell a sketch in Solidworks?

The Solidworks shell tool is located in both features commandmanager and Insert menubar.

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How to Use Solidworks Shell Tool

1. Step 1: Create New Part File. Open Solidworks CAD software and create new part file. …
2. Step 2: Create Rectangle Box. …
3. Step 3: Select SolidWorks Shell Tool. …
4. Step 4: Apply Solidworks Shell Tool.

How do you use a multi thickness shell?

Shell with Multi-Thickness Faces

1. Click in Multi-thickness Faces , then select the faces in the graphics area for which you want to set a thickness that is different from the Thickness under Parameters.
2. Select a face in Multi-thickness Faces , then set Multi-thickness(es) to set the thickness for the selected face.

How do you find the minimum radius of curvature in Solidworks?

Use the Check tool on the Tools toolbar to find the minimum radius of curvature. Add an extrude feature that covers the area where the shell offsets through an exterior face. Recreate the shell, removing all the extrude feature faces plus any model faces. Remove unintended small faces or edges.

How do you make a Onshape shell?

Tap Shell tool. Optionally, toggle Hollow to shell (hollow) the part without removing any faces. Select Faces to remove. The part face or face you select is removed and the rest of the part is hollowed out, forming a shell.

How do you invent a shell?

Click 3D Model tab Modify panel Shell . Using the Remove Faces selector in the Shell tab of the Shell dialog box, select the faces to you want to remove in the graphics window.

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Create a Shell

1. Inside. Offsets the shell wall to the part interior. …
2. Outside. Offsets the shell wall to the exterior of the part. …
3. Both Sides.

How do you fillet in Solidworks?

To create a fillet:

1. Click Fillet (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Fillet/Round.
2. Set the PropertyManager options. For constant radius fillets only, you can use the FilletXpert to add or modify fillets and to manage fillet corners.
3. Click .