Difference between revisions of "Windchimes"

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<strong>Step 2:</strong> Select the Front Plane in the design tree (the left column on your screen) to begin your sketch. Click on the Sketch tab above and click Sketch.
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<strong>Step 2:</strong> Select the Top Plane in the design tree (the left column on your screen) to begin your sketch. Click on the Sketch tab above and click Sketch.
  
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<strong>Step 3:</strong> We are going to start with the main hanger.
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The first circle is going to be centered at the origin. Select the circle command in the sketch pane. Where you select is going to be the center of the circle, so click the origin and build out the circle at any size.
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<strong>Step 4:</strong> Using the Smart dimension tool, make the diameter of the circle 2 in
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Offset the circle inwards a distance of 0.15 in
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Revision as of 13:32, 14 June 2021


Chimes 29.png


This TV will have you draw the chimes in SolidWorks, cut them in the Laser Cutter, and build your own set of windchimes using acrylic discs and pre-made chimes.









Procedure

Buckle up...

SolidWorks

Step 1: Open SolidWorks 2020, and select a new part. Don't forget to save your file frequently as you go. In the bottom-right corner of your Solidworks window, set the units to IPS (inch, pound, second).

Chimes 1.png



Step 2: Select the Top Plane in the design tree (the left column on your screen) to begin your sketch. Click on the Sketch tab above and click Sketch.

Chimes 2.png



Step 3: We are going to start with the main hanger. The first circle is going to be centered at the origin. Select the circle command in the sketch pane. Where you select is going to be the center of the circle, so click the origin and build out the circle at any size.

Chimes 3.png



Step 4: Using the Smart dimension tool, make the diameter of the circle 2 in

Chimes 4.png


Offset the circle inwards a distance of 0.15 in

Chimes 5.png