Wrap
In SolidWorks, the wrap feature is used to apply a 2D sketch to a 3D surface. The sketch is wrapped
around the surface, conforming to its shape. This feature can be useful when designing parts with
complex surfaces or when creating decorative features.
Some of the uses and advantages of the wrap feature in SolidWorks are:
- Decorative Features: The wrap feature can be used to create decorative features on parts,
such as logos or patterns. This can be useful in industries such as consumer products, where
appearance is a major factor in the design.
- Complex Surfaces: The wrap feature allows you to apply a 2D sketch to a 3D surface,
conforming to its shape. This can be useful when designing parts with complex surfaces, such as
automotive body panels or aircraft fuselages.
- Time-Saving: The wrap feature can be a time-saving tool, as it eliminates the need to
create separate sketches for each surface. This can be especially useful when working with
complex parts with many surfaces.
- Easy to Modify: The wrap feature is easy to modify, allowing you to make changes to the
sketch or surface as needed without having to start over from scratch.
- Consistency: The wrap feature ensures consistency in the design, as the same sketch is
applied to all surfaces. This can be useful in industries such as aerospace or automotive, where
consistency is important for safety and performance reasons.
How to create Wrap?
- Create Sketch for Wrap and exit sketch (text,shape,etc).
- Select Created Sketch.
- Wrap
- Insert > Features > Draft
- Select Type of Wrap :
- Emboss : Create Extrude upto length.
- Deboss : Create Cut upto given depth.
- Scribe : Create Scribe (mark).
- Select face for wrap.
- Set Depth.
- ✅
Watch the short video for more clarity