SOLIDWORKS Boss/Base Revolve Feature

In the last couple of weeks, I started to share a video series of the most common SOLIDWORKS features. In the previous videos, we have covered the Loft feature, the Boundary feature, and the Sweep feature.

Today we will take a closer look at the Revolve feature. This feature is used to revolve a 2D sketch along an Axis or Centerline. There is a lot to cover so take a look at today’s video.

I have also written a short step-by-step tutorial for you to play with the Revolve feature yourself. Here it is:

Open a new part with model units set to millimeters

Go to: File > New > Part

Create a 2D sketch

Select the Front Plane in the feature tree (menu at the left side) and create a sketch by clicking on the 2D Sketch icon.

The display changes so the Front plane faces you.

Create a Circle

Go to Tools > Sketch Entities > Circle or click on the circle icon

Create a sketch next to the Origin as shown in the picture.

Change the dimension and position of the circle by clicking on the dimension button

Circle

Now it’s time to create the Axis of revolution

Draw a vertical Centerline as shown in the picture

Create a Boss/Base Revolve

Go to: Insert > Boss/Base > Revolve or click on the Revolve icon

The Revolve menu appears

Because we didn’t close the 2D sketch we’ll automatically see the donut as shown in the picture.

If not, make sure that the Centerline of Sketch1 is set as Axis of Revolution

Midplane Revolve

It’s also possible to create a midplane revolve.

Change the One-Direction into Midplane

Change the Angle to 180 degrees

Notice what happens

Two-Directions Revolve

You can also draw a revolve with two directions:

Change the Midplane direction into Two-Direction

Change Angle1 into 280 degrees

Change Angle2 into 30 degrees

Notice what happens

Thin Revolve

Click on the Thin-Feature option in the Revolve menu (NOTE: When this option is not visible, close the Revolve tab and re-open it again.)

Change the wall thickness to 5 mm

Click OK

Now you know what it takes to draw a revolve in SOLIDWORKS.

Did you like this tutorial and are you eager to learn more? Then you should really check my SOLIDWORKS Boeing 747 course. In this video training course, I will show you how to model an incredible Boeing 747-8 in SOLIDWORKS from scratch.

Click here for a free video to start modeling your own Boeing 747-8 in SOLIDWORKS.

Cheers,

Jan

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Matt

6:47 am

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I am interested in SolidWorks, although my educational version no longer works. I have now changed my education and it’s geared more towards IT than Engineering, so I cannot receive another educational version.

Is there a way I can gain a SolidWorks program to use – to learn, until I can afford the full program?

Thanks,

Matt Lazok
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Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

12:35 pm

Hi Matt, I can’t help you with a new educational version of SolidWorks. I recommend you to contact SolidWorks to receive more information about the possibilities of educational versions of SolidWorks. http://solidworks.com

Revos M

8:43 am

Hey Jan,

I am interested in personal training, can you help me to find some one with a good knowledge to train me at my location or at any library. I live in Buffalo NY.
Thanks

Revos M

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

12:33 pm

Hi Revos,

I don’t know any SolidWorks instructors around your living place. When I do know somebody I’ll let you know. You can also asked this question at the LearnSolidWorks Facebook Fanpage. http://www.facebook.com/LearnSolidWorks Maybe there’s somebody else who can help you with a personal training.

For a personal SolidWorks training on your own level II recommend my online SolidWorks Chopper Training Course: http://solidworkschopper.com tutorial. This is an easy and effective way to learn SolidWorks at your own place. Let me know when you’ve any other questions.

Jan

Iliya Panayotov

10:05 pm

Hi Jan,

I appreciate your efforts to share your experience with all over the world. I have a question – can you post on your site what kind of books you have published, what are their prices etc…

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

7:45 am

Hi Iliya,

I’ve made multiple SolidWorks tutorials the last few years. Most of them are downloadable at this website for free. For example the SolidWorks Panton Chair ebook which explains you how to model an organic shape. You can download this ebook here: SolidWorks Panton Chair Tutorial

At this moment I offer two premium products. The first is the SolidWorks iPhone tutorial. In this tutorial you’ll learn the basics of SolidWorks and PhotoView360. This tutorial will teach you true the basics of SolidWorks, even when you’ve no experience with SolidWorks at all. More information about the iPhone tutorial can you find here: SolidWorks iPhone Tutorial

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vincent nyahanga shikuku

6:43 am

this is wonderful

Bjarne Gulløv Rasmussen

9:47 am

Hello Jan
Nice that you feature “snow” on your december website 😉
Merry Christmas !

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

6:05 pm

Hi Bjarne,
Thanks! I like it as well! 🙂
Merry Christmas!

A.J

3:19 pm

Hello I have a little project and I have to design a simple cherry picker, I am a beginner is there any chance you can help me out by designing the different components such as the wheel, base etc.. for me or help me

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

2:48 pm

Hi AJ,

Send an email to info@learnsolidworks.com if you’ve any questions and I will see what I can do for you.

obcy

8:30 pm

Hi! I could have sworn I’ve visited this web site before but after browsing through some of the posts I realized it’s new to
me. Anyhow, I’m definitely pleased I found it and
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swetha

3:22 pm

Hi! Jan,

I learned solidworks and i want to attend for CSWA exam.Can you guide me how to prepare and procedure for attend the exam
Thank you

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

3:42 pm

Hi Shetha,

Thanks for your message. Sure, I can help you preparing your CSWA. Actually, I have a special tutorial course about this.

Click here for more information about the CSWA exam training tutorial.

Let me know when you have any questions.

david

12:10 pm

hi dear Jan .
how can access to all of yours tutorials ?

Jan-Willem Zuyderduyn

4:33 pm

Hi David, for my premium tutorials I recommend you take a look to my SolidWorks Chopper course. In this course I will show you exactly how to model a Chopper in SolidWorks. Click here for more information: https://www.learnsolidworks.com/chopper I can also recommend you take a look to my SolidWorks Yacht course. Click here for more information: http://www.yachttutorial.com Let me know when you have any other questions.