Revolved boss and cut are two of the most common features in SOLIDWORKS and are also easy to apply. They capitalize on rotational movements to add or remove materials. In this section, we will discuss what revolved boss and cut are, how to apply them, and how to modify them.
Understanding and applying revolved boss and cut
What are revolved boss and cut?
Revolved boss and revolved cut are among the most basic features in SOLIDWORKS. Let's explain them in more detail:
- Revolved boss: This adds materials by rotating a sketched shape around an axis.
- Revolved cut: This removes materials by rotating a sketched shape around an axis.
From these definitions, we can see that revolved boss and cut are similar. However, they...