Tutorial - Screw mate in SolidWorks?

Sudhir Gill

6 Mar, 2012 05:25 PM

Here is the tutorial.

1. Step 1:

   Start SolidWorks.
   

   

2. Step 2:

   Insert the attached parts.
   

   

3. Step 3:

   Click Mate.
   

   

4. Step 4:

   Select the circular faces.
   

   

5. Step 5:

   Move the nut away from bolt.
   

   

6. Step 6:

   Under mechanical mates click screw.
   

   

7. Step 7:

   Select distance/revolution (i.e. pitch) and input value.
   

   

8. Step 8:

   Select both cicular faces.
   

   

9. Step 9:

   Click OK and the mate is generated.
   

   

10. Step 10:

    When we revolve the nut with mouse we can see that it is moved up and down.