Modeling a Centrifugal Compressor Wheel

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Compressor_wheel_isometric_view_100 This lesson is to be used as an in class exercise for students whom are taking a beginning SolidWorks course. Students will be exposed to curved surface modeling techniques along with elements of mechanical design.  Furthermore, the product from this lesson can be used in other parts of a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum.  For instance, the solid model can be used in a 5-Axis CNC programming class.  The compressor wheel solid model can be imported into a Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) program and CNC code can be generated.  This is just one of the many different ways this lesson can be further integrated into a STEM based curriculum. Contributed by Trian Georgeou, Arizonia.

Lesson Plan: centrifugal_compressor_wheel

Part0icon Sample Parts: compressor_wheel.SLDPRT

Marie Planchard

Marie Planchard

Senior Director, Early Engagement, 3DEXPERIENCE Works at Dassault Systemes
Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. As Senior Director of Education & Early Engagement, SOLIDWORKS, she is responsible for global development of content and social outreach for the 3DEXPERIENCE Works products across all levels of learning including educational institutions, Fab Labs, and entrepreneurship.
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