Loft
Kayak Body in SolidWorks
After a long and busy absence from this blog, I decided to apply some new skills and create this kayak body. I created the body using three large lofts, two of which include a point as a profile. I then
... ContinuedPaint Tray and Roller
This week I decided to model a paint tray and roller as I enjoy painting and it seemed like it would be a fun project. I started the tray by shelling out the basic shape. A series of sweeps where
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Pepper Grinder
The inspiration for this post came during dinner with my family. This project seemed to be fairly straight forward, however once I got going I realized that the bottom grinding mechanism was harder to figure out then I first thought.
... ContinuedBallpoint Pen in SolidWorks
This pen was a fun assembly to model. For the most part, it was quite an easy job. The only challenging part was the cap, and I was able to complete it using a loft feature, a mirror feature, and plenty of
... ContinuedMechanical Rocking Chair in SolidWorks
Form takes a bit of a backseat to function today as we explore a practical application of linkage design. This linkage-operated (and motor-driven) rocking chair allows people with physical disabilities to experience the healing and comforting motion of a traditional
... ContinuedCan Opener
For this post I decided to make something that we all have used at least once; a can opener. There is a gear mate on the gears but if you want to have the handle move you will need
... ContinuedDetergent Bottle in SolidWorks
In learning more about SolidWorks surfacing, I decided to complete a fun, but fairly common project. The bottle is not based on any known design in particular, and I was careful to draw the profile myself, and to use a
... ContinuedAntique Bicycle Horn in SolidWorks
I thought the bicycle that I posted was missing something, so I decided to add an antique-style bicycle horn. I used a Loft along a centerline as well as the Revolve and Scale features to create the body. I uploaded
... ContinuedCompleted Telecaster Guitar in SolidWorks
It’s finally done! This is the completed Telecaster model. The electrical components are modeled vaguely, if at all, as they are very complex. However, every other aspect of the guitar is modeled as accurately as possible. This has been a
... ContinuedTelecaster Guitar Neck in SolidWorks
This is the neck to the guitar. I also re-uploaded the body, as I changed the size of the neck mounting holes. Now this is starting to look more like a guitar! I wonder how I’m going to put
... ContinuedModeling a Butterfly
My colleague Come sent a report to me this week on the extensive use of SolidWorks in design schools. As a mechanical engineer, I spent a great deal of time in the machine shop with machined and sheet metal parts.
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