Overcoming Inefficiencies with Flexible Templates for Model and Drawing Files
Challenge
Our Solutions
- We created a parametric part model in SolidWorks by creating and constraining sketches and linking all values in the model with equations based on feature operations.
- A reference drawing file was provided with instructions on which values to change in the equations
- Additionally, a drawing file was created to accompany the flexible master models
- With this setup, when a designer changes values in the equations, a new part model and drawing can be easily obtained with minimal effort
Results
- By using our master part model and drawing templates, the customer can create a part model with minimal inputs in the equations and obtain a corresponding part drawing with minimal adjustments to the top and front views.
- This can reduce the overall time taken to create a part model and drawing by half compared to starting from scratch