BlueSurf : Creating a Fork

In this tutorial you learn :   How to model a fork using the surfacing capabilities of Solid Edge How to use the cross-curve command The use of extruded surface Trimming surfaces in Solid Edge Thicken surfaces to make solids It is assumed that you are familiar with the basics of Solid Edge Part modeling.
Index of all Solid Edge surfacing tutorials on this blog is here.

Drawing the profile - side view Start with the x-z plane and sketch the side view profile of the fork as shown in figure. Here, the overall dimension of 136 is important and should match the corresponding dimension in the top view profile, as shown in next step.
Profile - top view In the x-y plane, sketch the top view profile of the fork as shown in figure. Here, the overall dimension of 136 matches with the dimension in the top view profile, as shown in earlier step. Also make sure sure that the two profiles are vertically aligned.
Cross Curve Select the Cross Curve command from the Surfacing toolbar as shown.
First Curve Select the top view curve as the first curve. Click accept      on the ribbon bar.
Second Curve Select the side view curve as the second curve. Click accept      on the ribbon bar.
Cross Curve Click Finish on the ribbon bar. Soon the cross curve is formed.
Extruded Surface Click the Extruded Surface      tool on the Surfacing toolbar. Click Select from Sketch      on the ribbon bar. Select the side view profile as shown. Click accept      on the ribbon bar.
Symmetric Extent Click Symmetric Extent      on the ribbon bar. Specify the extent of the extruded surface as shown. Click Finish on the ribbon bar.
Extruded Surface done The extruded surface is formed from the side view profile. The top view profile and the cross curve are still unused.
Trim Surface Click Trim Surface      tool on the Surfacing toolbar. Select the Extruded surface created in last step as the surface to trim.
Trimming Profile Select the cross curve as the trimming curve as shown in figure. Click accept      on the ribbon bar.
Specify Side Specify the side to remove as shown in figure.
Surface Trim Done The surface is trimmed.
Surface to Solid Click the Thicken      tool on the Features toolbar. Select the Trimmed surface as shown in figure.
Surface to Solid Done Specify the direction to thicken as shown in figure Type a value for the thickness of the fork in the ribbon bar. Click Finish on the ribbon bar. This makes it a solid fork.
Take the Cut The final step is to take a normal cutout
Summary The figure on right shows the summary and sequence of all commands. As the last item shows, don't forget to round the sharp edges before you go for your hakka noodles. Enjoy ! Index of all Solid Edge surfacing tutorials on this blog is here.
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