Is there a way to rotate a part around an axis to produce an outline of the part? I can figure it out manually but i was wondering if solidworks has the ability to take this part and spinning it creating an outline of part so i can use that outline as a drawing to turn on my machine (lathe).
Not sure if I understand your question correctly
There is an option to change the angle of rotation of you model in options which you can use the alt + arrow (left or right) to rotate your model
Not talking rotating the part to get a different view, but more spinning the part leaving an outline of what the part would look like if it was spinning around a certain axis. And then i can use that outline that is produce to help manufacture the part.
You might try the motion study to spin your model but I'm not sure how you can outline, maybe a video clip?
Please see the video clip
He basically wants to create an infinite amount of copies rotated around an axis to create a model that you can make on a lathe
Why would you make that part on a lathe? I can't find any circular face anywhere.
I don't know about any feature to create such an outline for you, sorry.
I am using the lathe to get a rough cut done (before hardening). So I do not have to mill as much harden material out. I was just wondering if solidworks has this option. I am still fairly new and there is just so many options that solidworks can do.
Open the part, select the face (blue x) and insert a 2D Sketch, then add a center construction line (red line) and the select the silhouette edges Blue Line.....
Select the Revolve Feature and you will have your outline of the part as you would see it coming off of a lathe...
That wouldn't create an outline large enough though. You have to take the thickness into account.
I was gonna say something about that same thing, but couldn't think of a way to explain it without sounding confusing.
Don't think so? - the part would spin on the red centerline and the outer most part would be in the area of the black lines
If you are looking for a "rough cut" the easiest way in my opinion is to use the Convert Entities to essentially get an outline of the part, make those sketch entities construction and offset them:
Note that you can skip the Convert Entities step and directly offset if you are feeling lucky...I never seem to have luck with it with complex parts. (Obviously user error)
This may not help as it is still "manual"
I think you may have to sweep the separate profiles as they are not coincident with the axis
edit: I misinterpreted your model geom, doh! but the principles there
