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A SOLIDWORKS face mask with Surfacing

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A request was posted in the Questions section asking that an STL file be converted to a proper CAD format. I completed the conversion, and received some requests for older versions of the file, or instructions on how to make it. SOLIDWORKS does not do backwards compatibility very well, so here are the steps I took to make this face mask. A SOLIDWORKS 2020 model and Step file can be downloaded here: https://grabcad.com/library/coronavirus-covid-19-mask-request-1

(Video Tutorial) How to use Wrap feature in SolidWorks | Sketch onto a planar or non-planar face

2 0 Beginner
This feature wraps a sketch onto a planar or non-planar face. You can create a planar face from cylindrical, conical, or extruded models. You can also select a planar profile to add multiple, closed spline sketches. The wrap feature supports contour selection and sketch reuse. You can project a wrap feature onto multiple faces. . click Insert, Features, Wrap.

How to replace solid face with surface face?

0 0 Intermediate
My understanding of the problem is that you want to use the surface you created as the top surface of your solid. I would have started my model a little differently but with what you have here is how I would achieve what you are looking for. Here is a link to video of me doing it. http://youtu.be/_QlfGXh7ghU These commands are not on the standard feature ribbon by default and you can add them if you use them a lot, or do like I did and just use the command finder search bar.

Tutorial - Face curves in SolidWorks?

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Here is the Tutorial.

Tutorial: Using the Move Face command in SolidWorks.

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Tutorial: Using the Move Face command in SolidWorks

SolidWorks: Ruled Surface, Surface – Offset, Delete Face, Extend Surface

0 0 Intermediate
I have a video on youtube I hope it useful for you https://youtu.be/sNrHzzfimFo

Checking entities. includes minimum radius of curvature

0 0 Beginner
Finding *minimum radius of curvature of a part in SOLIDWORKS. It also shows *minimum edge gap, *minimum vertex gap, *invalid face, *invalid edge, *short edge

SolidWorks: Freeform, Replace Face

0 0 Intermediate
I have a video on youtube I hope it useful for you https://youtu.be/i8h96lG4cnE

Using Solidworks how can the normal to face view be used further?

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You can manipulate the view with further selections.

Is it possible to mate circular faces?

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You can use several types of mates in SolidWorks to do this other than simple concentric, depending on what effect you want. Here are some examples, although I'm sure I've left some out :)

Is it possible to mate circular faces?

0 0 Beginner
You can use several types of mates in SolidWorks to do this, depending on what effect you want. Here are some examples, although I'm sure I've left some out :)