AutoCAD Tutorial: Drawing a Turret in 2D

Introduction

• Overview of the tutorial: drawing a turret in AutoCAD 2D

Getting Started

• Open a new AutoCAD window
• Close unnecessary items for clarity

Drawing the Base Circle

1. Set ortho mode on
2. Select construction line and draw a horizontal line
3. Draw a circle using the Center-Diameter Circle tool
   • Diameter: 3.333 mm
   • Magnify as needed
4. Repeat to draw additional circles:
   • Second circle: Diameter 3 mm
   • Third circle: Diameter 2.571 mm

Creating Offsets

• Use the offset command:
  • First offset distance: 0.047 mm
  • Second offset distance: 0.13 mm
• Select elements and apply offsets

Trimming and Arranging Shapes

• Use the trim command to clean up the drawing
• Create a polar array:
  • Center: defined
  • Number of items: 18

Drawing Arcs

1. Select the 3-point arc tool
2. Draw arcs connecting specified points
3. Repeat as needed

Filleting Edges

• Apply fillet command:
  • Radius: 0.062 mm

Finalizing the Drawing

• Erase unnecessary arcs and clean up the drawing
• Convert elements into polylines
  • Select lines to convert
• Create additional polar arrays as needed

Adding Center Circles

1. Draw a center radius circle
   • Radius: 0.25 mm
2. Additional circles with varying radii (0.5 mm, 0.12 mm, etc.)
   • Delete unused commands as needed

Creating Key Features

• Draw a rectangle for key features:
  • Length: 0.12 mm
  • Diameter: 0.06 mm
• Move elements to desired positions
• Use fillet command for edges

Conclusion

• Drawing is complete
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• Invite questions in the comment box

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• Note: Remember to save your work in AutoCAD after completing your drawing!