SpaceClaim Course, Session 9: Practical Overview of Move, Combine and Split Tools

Description

1. Introduction

In this session of the ANSYS SpaceClaim course, we will review some of the most important commands we have learned before, including Move, Combine, Split, and Pull. We will do this by creating a 3D model of a pipe according to the given dimensions. This exercise will help you understand and learn better through hands-on practice. During the process, we will also reinforce our modeling skills and gain a deeper understanding of how these tools can be used together in practical design tasks.

2. Objectives 

The main objective of this session is to practice and reinforce the use of core modeling commands within ANSYS SpaceClaim. We aim to improve our understanding of how to modify, combine, and manipulate 3D geometries effectively. Another goal is to enhance precision and consistency while modeling a 3D pipe structure based on defined dimensions.

3. Procedure

To begin with, we will start by sketching the base profile of the pipe according to the provided dimensions. Then, using the Pull command, we will extrude the base sketch to create the main body of the pipe. The Combine command will be used to merge separate sections, while Split will help us divide or trim features where needed. The Move command will also be applied to adjust parts of the geometry to their correct position. Each step will be completed carefully to ensure the model is both accurate and well-structured.

4. Summary

In this session, we successfully reviewed and practiced the use of essential commands in ANSYS SpaceClaim by modeling a 3D pipe. The hands-on approach made it easier to understand how different tools interact during the design process. This activity improved both our technical modeling skills and our familiarity with key SpaceClaim functions, preparing us for more advanced modeling tasks in future sessions.