3D Modeled Juicer
CAD Class Final Project
Final Render of 3D Model
Throughout the class, and from this project, I learned a lot about the best ways to go about modeling objects using a parametric modeling software like Solidworks. It's important to consider the order in which things are done so that relations between certain parts or points behave the way you expect them to if a dimension is changed later on. At the end of the course I passed the exam to become a Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) in mechanical design.
As a final project for my 3D visualization and modeling class, I used Solidworks to model a fruit juicer base on some images of one I found online. The entire assembly had to have a certain number of parts and various types of mates to allow it to move. The purpose of this project was to demonstrate a complete understanding of Solidworks as a 3D modeling software, as well as the ability to convert a real object into a 3D model.
Exploded Drawing of Final Assembly
Detail Drawing of Cap
Here is an exploded view of all the parts in my assembly. I created mates so that the juicer moved as it would in real life. The most difficult part was getting the slight curvature in various planes that exists on the forked part of the handle where it connects to the rest of the assembly. I did this by using the Loft feature with 3D sketches to guide it.