SOLIDWORKS Quick Tip: Using the Intersect Tool to Measure Internal Volume

David Severud
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Problem

The Intersect tool can be used to modify existing geometry or create new geometry based on surfaces, solids, and planes that intersect each other. This article goes over how to use the Intersect Tool to measure the internal volume of a Solid with the "Create internal regions" option.

Solution

We can measure the internal volume using the steps below. In this example, a water bottle-shaped model is used.

  1. Open SOLIDWORKS and open a Part file with an internal volume
  2. Create planes that intersect with the solid body
planes created and intersecting with the solid

  1. Activate the Intersect tool from Insert > Features > Intersect or from the Features tab

    features command manager tab intersect highlighted.png

  2. Select the solid body and the plane to measure from, change the option to "Create internal regions", and click "Intersect"

    Select the Solid Body, select internal regions, and click intersect

  3. Check bodies to exclude and uncheck "Merge result", so a separate body is created

    Uncheck merge result
  4. Open the Mass Properties from Tools > Evaluate > Mass Properties and select the body to measure the volume

    solid body highlighted, mass properties volume highlighted.png

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems. 

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