Optimizing the Design
1. Click > . The Mass Properties dialog box opens.
2. Click Preview.
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Note the total mass of the model as displayed in the Mass Properties dialog box.
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3. Click OK in the Mass Properties dialog box.
4. In the Model Tree expand
Group LOCAL_GROUP_2.
5. Select Sketch 2.
6. Click > to open the Extrude tab and perform the following actions:
a. Click
Extrude as solid.
b. Click
to change depth direction of the extrude.
c. Click
Remove Material.
d. In the
Options tab change the depth option from
Blind to
To Next.
e. Click
to apply and save any changes you have made in the Extrude tool.
7. In the Model Tree select Sketch 3.
8. Click > to open the Extrude tab and perform the following actions:
a. Click
Extrude as solid.
b. Click
to change depth direction of extrude to other side of sketch.
c. Click
Remove Material.
d. In the
Options tab change the depth option from
Blind to
To Next.
e. Click
to apply and save any changes you have made in the Extrude tool.
9. Select Extrude 4 and 5 in the Model Tree. Press CTRL for multiple selections.
10. Click > . The Mirror tab opens.
11. Select
RIGHT as the mirror reference.
12. Click
to apply and save any changes you have made in the Mirror tool.
13. In the
Model Tree expand
Sweep 1.
15. Change the diameter from 10 to 13.5.
16. Click
Regenerate in the Quick Access Toolbar.
17. Click > . The Mass Properties dialog box opens.
18. Click Preview. Notice that the total mass of the model has increased.
19. Click OK.