How to Create a Car Body in SolidWorks

Introduction

SolidWorks is a powerful 3D CAD software that can be used to create a wide variety of models, including car bodies. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a simple car body using the following steps:

1. Sketch the outline of the car body
2. Extrude the sketch to create the basic shape
3. Add details to the body, such as windows, doors, and headlights
4. Create a surface finish for the body

Step 1: Sketch the Outline of the Car Body

The first step is to sketch the outline of the car body. This can be done using the Sketch tools in SolidWorks.

1. Start by creating a new part in SolidWorks.
2. Click on the Sketch tab in the CommandManager.
3. Select the Front Plane from the Sketch Plane drop-down menu.
4. Use the Line tool to sketch the outline of the car body.

The outline of the car body should be a closed loop. This means that the start and end points of the sketch should be connected.

Step 2: Extrude the Sketch to Create the Basic Shape

Once you have sketched the outline of the car body, you can extrude it to create the basic shape. This can be done using the Extrude Boss/Base feature in SolidWorks.

1. Select the sketch of the car body.
2. Click on the Extrude Boss/Base feature in the Features tab in the CommandManager.
3. Enter the desired extrusion distance in the Distance field.
4. Click on the OK button to create the extruded shape.

The extruded shape will be the basic shape of the car body.

Step 3: Add Details to the Body

Once you have created the basic shape of the car body, you can add details to it, such as windows, doors, and headlights. This can be done using a variety of tools in SolidWorks.

Windows

To add windows to the car body, you can use the Fillet/Round feature.

1. Select the edges of the car body where you want to add windows.
2. Click on the Fillet/Round feature in the Features tab in the CommandManager.
3. Enter the desired fillet radius in the Radius field.
4. Click on the OK button to create the fillets.

Doors

To add doors to the car body, you can use the Cut-Extrude feature.

1. Sketch the outline of the door on the car body.
2. Extrude the sketch to create the door.
3. Use the Mirror feature to create the other door.

Headlights

To add headlights to the car body, you can use the Revolve feature.

1. Sketch the outline of the headlight on the car body.
2. Revolve the sketch to create the headlight.
3. Use the Mirror feature to create the other headlight.

Step 4: Create a Surface Finish for the Body

Once you have added details to the car body, you can create a surface finish for it. This can be done using the Appearance tab in the CommandManager.

1. Click on the Appearance tab in the CommandManager.
2. Select the desired surface finish from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the Apply button to apply the surface finish to the car body.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to create a simple car body in SolidWorks. This tutorial can be used as a starting point for creating more complex car body models.