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.

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