How to make(cut) a 3D assembly in SolidWorks and save it as 2D model
How to make(cut) a 3D assembly in SolidWorks and save it as 2D model
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Hi,
I want to make a 3D SolidWorks axial symmetry assembly into a 2D model. Is there any ways that I can thin cut a model and save it as 2D so I can run it as 2D analysis in ANSYS? Please let me know what is the proper way to do it.
p.s. I only have SolidWorks and ANSYS Mechanical, I don't have ANSYS Design Module
Thanks!
Jay Chen
I want to make a 3D SolidWorks axial symmetry assembly into a 2D model. Is there any ways that I can thin cut a model and save it as 2D so I can run it as 2D analysis in ANSYS? Please let me know what is the proper way to do it.
p.s. I only have SolidWorks and ANSYS Mechanical, I don't have ANSYS Design Module
Thanks!
Jay Chen






RE: How to make(cut) a 3D assembly in SolidWorks and save it as 2D model
Or, install AutoCAD
Chris
SolidWorks 11
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RE: How to make(cut) a 3D assembly in SolidWorks and save it as 2D model
RE: How to make(cut) a 3D assembly in SolidWorks and save it as 2D model
In SWx there are always a bunch of ways to accomplish anything. Here is my favorite.
1. Insert>Features>Move/Copy Position the part
2. Insert>Features>Split Split part with the Front and Right Planes
3. Click cut part. You should get 4 resulting bodies. Check all but one that will have a resulting face on the XY plane in +X space. Also, check consume cut bodies.
4. Select the desired face Insert>Surface>Offset distance Zero
5. Insert>Features>Delete Body Select the solid body.
I hope this helps.
Rob Stupplebeen
https://sites.google.com/site/robertkstupplebeen/