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How do you cut a shape in half in SolidWorks?
To split bodies:
- Click Split (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Split.
- In the PropertyManager, set the options. …
- Under Resulting Bodies, select the bodies to save under , or click Auto-assign Names. …
- Double-click the body name under File, type a name for the new part in the dialog box, then click Save. …
- Click .
How do you cut edges in SolidWorks?
To create a corner-trim:
- Create a sheet metal part.
- Click Corner-Trim. (Sheet Metal toolbar) or click Insert > Sheet Metal > Corner Trim.
- In the Corner-Trim PropertyManager, set the following under Relief Options: Select edges for Corner edges . Click Collect all corners. Select a value for Relief Type. …
- Click .
How do you use surface trim?
To trim a surface:
- Create two or more surfaces that intersect at one or more points, or create a surface that intersects with a plane or has a sketch on its face.
- Click Trim Surface on the Surfaces toolbar, or click Insert > Surface > Trim.
- In the PropertyManager, under Trim Type, select a type:
How do you cut intersecting parts in Solidworks?
Intersecting Bodies to Modify Part Geometry
- With the part open, click Insert > Features > Intersect .
- For Solids, Surfaces, or Planes, select the bodies to intersect or merge.
- Select Cap planar openings on surfaces to cap flat openings in surfaces.
- Click Intersect. …
- Select regions to exclude. …
- Select options as required:
How do you cut a square hole in SolidWorks?
Recommendations
- Select a planar face on which to create the hole.
- Click Simple Hole (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Hole > Simple.
- In the PropertyManager, set the options.
- Click OK to create the simple hole.
- Right-click the hole feature in the model or the FeatureManager design tree, and select Edit Sketch.
How do you cut a 3D object in SolidWorks?
To trim a 3D sketch:
- Start the 3D sketch on a 2D plane.
- Then do either of the following: Right-click and select 3D sketch on a plane. Double-click a plane or sketch entity. You can use any of the following trim options: Power trim. Corner. Trim away inside. Trim away outside. Trim to closest.
How do you cut a sketch in SolidWorks?
To cut a feature:
- Edit a sketch.
- Select the sketch entities required for the feature. …
- Hold Ctrl and select a face to be the starting point for the cut.
- Click Cut (2D to 3D toolbar), or click Tools > Sketch Tools > 2D to 3D > Cut, and click in the graphics area to establish the direction of the cut.
How do I trim in Solidworks assembly?
To create an assembly feature cut:
- Open a sketch on a face or plane, and sketch a profile of the cut. …
- Click Extruded Cut or Revolved Cut (Features toolbar), or click Insert > Assembly Feature > Cut , then Extrude or Revolve.
- Set the options as needed in the Extrude or Revolve PropertyManager.