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In this tutorial you learn : How to model a Squeeze Bottle using the new BlueSurf command of Solid Edge How to use the BlueSurf command How to make Extruded Surface Thicken surfaces to make solids It is assumed that you are familiar with the basics of Solid Edge Part modeling.

Vizualize It - Front View Its important to first understand the shape of the bottle before modeling it. For this silhouette or driving curves prove useful. Identify the driving curves of the bottle — those curves that actually drive the finished shape of the surfaces. All you need to do on in the first few steps is read and understand. The front view of the squeeze bottle is as shown in figure. The cork part is wider than the neck.

Drawing the profile - Front view Start with creating a sketch in the the x-z plane. Using the Curve     tool, create the outline of the left part of the bottle. Mirror the curve about the y-z plane See figure.

Vizualize It - Top View The top view of the squeeze bottle is as shown in figure. The top opening part is cirular while at the bottom it is an ellipse.

Vizualize It - Side View The top view shows that the . The top opening part is cirular while at the bottom it is an ellipse.

Top Curve Draw a circle in a plane parallel to the x-y plane and passing through top end points ofthe front view curve. See figure. Connect the circle well to the end points of both the curves.

Bottom Curve Draw an ellipse in a plane parallel to the x-y plane and passing through bottom end points of the front view curve. See figure. Connect the ellipse well to the end points of both the curves as shown in figure.

The BlueSurf - Firct Curve Click the BlueSurf     tool on the surfacing toolbar. Select the circle at the top.

The BlueSurf - Second Curve Then select the ellipse at the bottom.

BlueSurf Appears Click accept     and then Preview. A BlueSurf will be created as shown in figure.

Add a Guide Curve Still in the BlueSurf command, Click the Add Guide Curves     button on the ribbon bar. Select the curve as shown and click accept

BlueSurf changes Form - Curve 1 The blueSurf changes its form as shown in figure.

Add Another Guide Curve Similarly, select the other curve as shown in figure. Click the accept     Preview and Finish buttons in that order.

BlueSurf Created A BlueSurf, as shown in figure, is finally created . This surface spans the circle and the ellipse and is guided by the two curves.

Making the Cork Make visible the circle and the ellipse. Click the Extruded Surface     tool on the Surfacing toolbar. Click Select Sketch     on the ribbon bar. Select the circle at the top. See figure.

Cork Height Drag the cursor to indicate the height of the surface being extruded and click.

Cork Finish Click Finish on the ribbon bar. An extruded surface wil be created as shown.

Create Base Rest Similarly, create the base rest for the bottle from the ellipse.

Squeeze Bottle Ready

Tushar Suradkar     segurucool @ indiatimes.com

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