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1
Q

Extrude

A

Select datum
Sketch shape using correct drawing tools
Define correct dimensions- lift from drawing if shown
Extrude to length

+add extrude to length
-subtract extrude to length

2
Q

Revolve

A

Select datum
Create axis in the middle of the component
Sketch half required shape with correct drawing tools on one side of the center line
Define correct dimensions
Revolve to correct degrees

3
Q

Rectangular Array

A
Select component 
Select box array type
Define no. of columns and rows
Define center spacing
Complete box array
4
Q

Circular Array

A

Select component
Select radial array type
Define axis
Complete radial array

5
Q

Loft/ Blend

A

Select datum
Select loft feature
Sketch shape with correct drawing tools and define correct dimensions
Define loft height
Sketch shape with correct drawing tools to correct dimensions
Complete loft (or add more stages if required)

6
Q

Sweep

A

Select datum
Sketch path using correct drawing tools to correct dimensions
Sketch required shape at start of path to correct dimensions
Complete sweep

7
Q

Offset

A

Mates/ aligns two faces or workplaces by making their planes parallel and constraining the separation distance between the planes

8
Q

Helical sweep

A
Select datum 
Create centre axis in correct position 
Define the path- draw a line the correct distance from the centre (start and end of the line defines the start and end of the helix)
Complete helical sweep
Define the pitch (angle)
9
Q

Shell

A

Select correct face

Define thickness

10
Q

Fillet

A
Select corners
Define radius (regular- equal radius, irregular- unequal radius)
11
Q

Chamfer

A
Select corner
Define offset (regular- equal offset from corner, irregular- unequal offset from corner)
12
Q

Mirror

A

Select sketch or component

Select edge or axis as a centre line to complete the mirror