How to Create Revolved Features in Onshape [Tutorial]

How to Revolve in Onshape

In Onshape, you can create revolved features by rotating a sketched profile around a specified axis. This is a powerful tool for creating complex shapes, such as cylinders, cones, and spheres. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a revolved feature in Onshape.

We will start by creating a simple sketch of a circle. Then, we will use the Revolve tool to rotate the circle around the z-axis. This will create a cylindrical feature. We will then discuss the different options available for the Revolve tool, such as the start angle, end angle, and twist angle.

By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to create revolved features in Onshape with ease. So let’s get started!

Step	Instructions	Image
1	Click the Revolve tool in the Create toolbar.
2	Select the sketch profile you want to revolve.
3	Click and drag the green axis handle to define the axis of revolution.
4	Enter the desired angle of revolution.
5	Click Create to create the revolved feature.

What is a revolve?

A revolve is a solid geometric shape that is created by rotating a closed curve around a fixed axis. The axis of rotation can be any line that passes through the center of the curve. The resulting solid is called a revolution solid or a solid of revolution.

Revolves are one of the most basic and fundamental solid shapes. They are used in a wide variety of applications, from simple toys to complex engineering components.

How to create a revolve in Onshape?

Creating a revolve in Onshape is a relatively simple process. The following steps will show you how to do it:

1. Start by creating a sketch of the profile curve that you want to revolve. The profile curve can be any closed curve, such as a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon.
2. Once you have created the profile curve, select it and click the “Revolve” button.
3. In the “Revolve” dialog box, you will need to specify the axis of rotation and the angle of revolution. The axis of rotation can be any line that passes through the center of the profile curve. The angle of revolution can be any value between 0 and 360 degrees.
4. Click the “OK” button to create the revolve.

The resulting solid will be a revolution solid with the profile curve as its base. The axis of rotation will be the central axis of the solid.

Revolves are a powerful tool for creating solid shapes in Onshape. They can be used to create a wide variety of complex and interesting geometries. With a little practice, you can become proficient at creating revolves in Onshape.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• [Onshape Help Center: Revolve](https://help.onshape.com/articles/revolve)
• [Onshape Tutorials: Revolve](https://learn.onshape.com/tutorials/revolve)
• [Onshape Community: Revolve](https://community.onshape.com/tags/revolve)

Troubleshooting revolve errors in Onshape

Revolve is a powerful feature in Onshape, but it can sometimes be tricky to get right. Here are a few tips for troubleshooting revolve errors:

• Make sure your sketch is closed. A closed sketch is essential for a successful revolve. If your sketch is open, Onshape will not be able to create the revolved body.
• Check your sketch orientation. The sketch orientation must be consistent with the direction of revolution. For example, if you want to revolve a sketch around the X-axis, the sketch must be in the XY plane.
• Make sure your sketch is smooth. A smooth sketch will produce a better quality revolved body. Avoid sharp corners or edges in your sketch.
• Use the right number of segments. The number of segments used for the revolve will affect the quality of the resulting body. A higher number of segments will produce a smoother body, but it will also take longer to create.
• Try a different revolve method. Onshape offers two different revolve methods: sweep and loft. If you are having trouble with one method, try the other.

If you are still having trouble with revolve errors, you can contact Onshape support for help.

Tips and tricks for using revolves in Onshape

Revolves are a powerful tool that can be used to create a variety of different features. Here are a few tips and tricks for using revolves in Onshape:

• Use revolves to create complex shapes. Revolves can be used to create complex shapes that would be difficult or impossible to create with other features. For example, you can use a revolve to create a sphere, a cone, or a cylinder.
• Use revolves to create symmetrical features. Revolves can be used to create symmetrical features by revolving a sketch around an axis of symmetry. This can save you time and effort, and it can help you create more accurate features.
• Use revolves to create tapered features. Revolves can be used to create tapered features by varying the radius of the sketch as it is revolved. This can be a useful way to create features such as chamfers and fillets.
• Use revolves to create threads. Revolves can be used to create threads by revolving a thread profile around an axis. This can be a quick and easy way to create threads, and it can help you create more accurate threads.

Revolves are a powerful tool that can be used to create a variety of different features. By following these tips and tricks, you can use revolves to improve your productivity and create more accurate and complex designs.

Revolve is a powerful feature in Onshape that can be used to create a variety of different features. By following the tips and tricks in this article, you can use revolves to improve your productivity and create more accurate and complex designs.

How do I revolve a sketch in Onshape?

1. Create a sketch on a plane.
2. Select the sketch and click the “Revolve” button.
3. In the “Revolve” dialog box, specify the following:

• The axis of revolution.
• The angle of revolution.
• The number of revolutions.

4. Click “OK”.

The revolved feature will be created.

Can I revolve a sketch around a non-planar axis?

Yes, you can revolve a sketch around any axis, as long as the axis is defined in the model. To do this, select the sketch and click the “Revolve” button. In the “Revolve” dialog box, click the “Advanced” button and select the “Non-planar axis” option. Then, specify the axis of revolution.

**Can I revolve a sketch multiple times?

Yes, you can revolve a sketch multiple times by specifying the number of revolutions in the “Revolve” dialog box.

**Can I revolve a sketch about a point?

Yes, you can revolve a sketch about a point by specifying the point as the axis of revolution.

**Can I revolve a sketch using a custom path?

Yes, you can revolve a sketch using a custom path by creating a sketch of the path and using it as the axis of revolution.

**Can I revolve a sketch with multiple profiles?

Yes, you can revolve a sketch with multiple profiles by creating a multi-body part and revolving each profile separately.

**How do I control the smoothness of the revolved feature?

You can control the smoothness of the revolved feature by specifying the number of segments in the “Revolve” dialog box. The higher the number of segments, the smoother the feature will be.

**How do I prevent the revolved feature from intersecting with other features?

You can prevent the revolved feature from intersecting with other features by using the “Intersect” option in the “Revolve” dialog box. When this option is enabled, Onshape will check for intersections between the revolved feature and other features and will not create the feature if there are any intersections.

**How do I edit a revolved feature?

You can edit a revolved feature by selecting it and making changes to the sketch or the parameters of the feature.

**How do I delete a revolved feature?

You can delete a revolved feature by selecting it and pressing the delete key.

In this blog post, we have discussed how to revolve in Onshape. We covered the basics of revolving, including the steps involved in the process and the different types of revolves that can be created. We also provided tips and tricks for creating successful revolves.

We hope that this blog post has been helpful in teaching you how to revolve in Onshape. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.