Low Feature Count Challenge #31

2 Jan, 2022 07:54 PM

this puzzle comes from the Tutorial section. Edgar Gidoni created a tutorial describing six steps needed to create a simple part. No doubt we can make the model 10X harder and solve it in half as many features: https://grabcad.com/tutorials/the-fastest-way-to-do-it-001

As usual most of the dimensions do not matter. But the 23 and 25 values in the top view add an additional layer of difficulty so be sure to capture that part of the design:

FredSWUG

Jan 2, 2022

What is a Low Feature Count Challenge?

It is generally a "simple" looking model, but we try to solve it in as few operations as possible. Anyone could build these "simple" models in 5 - 10 features, but have you tried to solve them with only 1 - 3 features? It takes some skill, and critical thinking to solve these challenges.

These challenges are less challenging once a solution or hint is found, so let's keep the solutions in a separate discussion. People looking for the answer can find it, but those who enjoy the challenge of solving a puzzle will be safe from spoilers.

When posting your results please hide the details in the feature tree so we can see how many features are used but not know what features were used.

You can upload an unedited screenshot in the SOLUTION discussion for the puzzle to share your solution.

FredSWUG

Jan 2, 2022

Here's my attempt with four features. It looks like more in the feature tree but that's a side effect of SOLIDWORKS doing its own stuff in the background.

I think three features are possible but the time needed, and the sketching involved becomes tedious.