Using the Sweep tool
The Sweep tool is used to create a new solid or surface by sweeping a closed or open
planar profile along an open or closed 2D or 3D path. The procedure to create a solid by using the Sweep tool is discussed next.
Example:
Open a new file in 3D Modeling workspace.
Set the view orientation to Front and create the sketch using the Polyline tool.
Use the Fillet tool and apply fillets of 40 mm radius.
Change the view orientation to SE Isometric.
Click Home > Coordinates > Z-Axis Vector on the ribbon.
Select the endpoint of the top vertical line as the UCS origin and align the Z-axis to it.
Click the Circle button on the Draw panel.
Select the end point of the vertical line to specify the center point of the
circle. Specify 20 mm as radius of the circle.
Click the UCS, World button on the Coordinates panel; the User Coordinate
System will be set to World Coordinate System (0,0,0).
Click Home > Modeling > Solids drop-down > Sweep on the ribbon.
Select the circle as the profile and press ENTER; the message, “Select
sweep path or [Alignment Base point Scale Twist]:” appears in the
command line.
Select the path to create the swept solid object.
The Alignment option is used to align the profile perpendicular to the direction of the
sweep path. By default, the profile is aligned to the path.
The Base point option is used to specify the base point of the profile. By, default, the
center of the profile is used as the base point. You can select any other point the
profile to define the base point.
The Scale option is used to scale the profile along the path.
The Twist option is used to twist the profile as it is swept along the length of the path.
