Week 8 - Challenge 2 - Switch Bezel Design

We have input as an class A Surface.

Step-1

1. So our first task is check continuity of class A surface using boundary or join command.As there is no gap between components so it clear 1st step.

Step-2 TOOLING AXIS

1. So after visualising can say that Z direction is best for tooling Axis.
2. We took made a reference point on lower surface.
3. And created a new Axis system.
4. Using positioned sketch on YZ plane, we used project 3D element ,project the wall faces on the y-z plane.
5. Then two lines were created (as shown below image) and a new bisecting line were made using these 2 lines.
6. So this bisecting line clear y direction.
7. Using positioned sketch in XZ direction, create a intersection and we create a line which coincide the wall (in z direction).
8. Since there is no other wall ,we created a line on point in z direction and which angle 5° with the other line.
9. Now bisect the this line with previous bisecting line(line that was clear y direction).
10. So bisector of these 2 lines will be our tooling Axis.

For Y-direction

For X-Direction

TOOLING AXIS

For draft analysis.

1. For draft analysis go to
2. Insert > Analysis > Features draft analysis
3. (Make sure it should be in material mode)
4. Now go to direction, and click 2nd option.
5. Pick the compass and align it with the tooling Axis and click on the lock .
6. Now click on the class A surface,we will see a green colour surface.
7. Now give 2.9° draft.

Draft analysis report for the final plastic component

B-SURFACE

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