SOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Moderate Machine Part 1
Moderate Machine Part 1: The basic shape for this part is an octagon and it was created using a polygon sketch entity with eight sides. This part has mostly extruded features with a few revolved features and one lofted cut. Also the perimeter wall is a thin extrude using offset entities from the outside boundary. Offset entities makes the feature more robust and can handle changes better.
Download: Moderate Machine Part 1
Complexity: Moderate
Features used: Extrude, Loft, Revolve
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