Shell

In SolidWorks, the shell feature is used to create a hollow part from a solid part. The shell feature removes material from the inside of the part and leaves a shell with a specified thickness. This feature can be useful when designing parts that need to be lightweight or have a hollow area for functional or aesthetic purposes

How Create Shell.

Select Shell (insert > features > shell).

Select Face.

Set Wall-thickness.

Click ✅

Some of the uses and advantages of the shell feature in SolidWorks are:

Lightweight Design: The shell feature allows you to remove material from the inside of a part, resulting in a lighter and more efficient design. This is especially useful in industries such as aerospace and automotive, where weight reduction is a major consideration.
Aesthetics: The shell feature can be used to create parts with a hollow area, which can give a more aesthetic appearance to the part. This can be useful in industries such as consumer products, where appearance is a major factor in the design.
Cost-Effective: Shelling a part can be a cost-effective way to create a part with a hollow area, as it can be faster and more efficient than creating a separate part and assembling it.
Customizable Thickness: The shell feature allows you to specify the thickness of the resulting shell, which can be customized for different parts and applications.
Easy to Modify: The shell feature is easy to modify, allowing you to make changes to the thickness or shape of the shell as needed without having to start over from scratch.