Exercise No: 4

Date:
ASSEMBLING OF FLANGED COUPLING USING SOLID EDGE
AIM:
To model and assemble the components of Flanged Coupling (shown in the figure) using Solid
Edge ST4.
TOOLS AND COMMANDS USED:
Extrude, Line, Rectangle, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, Revolve, Pattern, Trim, Smart Dimension,
Coincident Plane, Round, Hole, Assemble, Drag Component etc.
PROCEDURE:
Part Modeling
The components of flanged coupling are created using ISO Part. These components are saved
in a folder named Flanged Coupling for easy selection during assembling.
Shaft End: A shaft is created by extruding a circle with required diameter. A key way is also
created on this shaft as per the dimensions.
Male Flange: The required profile is drawn and revolved using Revolve tool. Holes are created
on this revolved part using the Hole command and Circular pattern tool. Keyway is also
created.
Female Flange: The Male Flange is edited to required dimensions to form Female Flange.
Key (Long and Short): Both keys are created by drawing a sketch and extruding it to required
thickness.
Bolt and Nut: These components are drawn as per the standard dimensions for M10. Using
Polygon and Circle commands, the parts are created and thread is also given on the required
surfaces using the Thread tool.
Assembly Modeling
(1) From the opening window, click ISO Assembly for creating a new assembly file.
(2) The assembling of flanged coupling is started by inserting the first component, Male
Flange. The component is browsed using the Parts Library and for inserting, drag and drop
the component into the assembly environment.
(3) The next component, Shaft End is also inserted into the assembly environment. Different
mates are created by selecting the required faces one by one according to the assembly
requirements. Flashfit option is mainly used for creating the assembly relationships.
(4) Remaining components are added into the assembly and required assembly relationships
are made.
(5) After completing the assembly, save the model and close the window.
RESULT:
Flanged coupling assembly is modeled using Solid Edge.