Solidworks sweep multiple paths

SWEEP is the one feature in Solidworks that helps sweep a closed profile along a closed or open path.

Swept boss/base solidworks assembly

In this session, we are going to use a simple 3D object as an exercise to demonstrate the use of the SWEEP command in Solidworks.

Let’s right dive into it.

Solidworks SWEEP

Step 1

Create a New Part

Step 2

We need to select the desired plane.

Click on the Top Plane and select Sketch

Step 3

Make a circle with the origin of the sketch as the origin of the circle and click on Smart Dimension. Enter 50 mm to specify the diameter of the circle.

Step 4

Click on the Top Plane, go to features, select Reference Geometry and select Plane

Step 5

Select the Top Plane to indicate the first Reference and enter 70 mm

Step 6

After creating plane1, draw a circle with 70 mm as diameter.

Step 7

Use the LOFT command to come out with the following image.

Step 8

Now, we are going to create a Path for the Sweep Extrude command.

Select the Front Plane,  select Sketch and use the Spline command to draw a Spline as shown on the imag

mirror sweep solidworks

how to create a sweep in solidworks assembly