3D CAD MODELLING

Why Should I Learn 3D Modelling?

3D printing requires a 3D model of the part you wish to create. By developing the skills to design and process objects you can create three dimensional computer files of real things customised to your needs. Whether it be a shoe that fits your particular foot, a prosthetic for your size hand, a chair that directly fits the curvature of your back or even some armour for your cats body shape and size. The possibilities are endless.

Details                   
Duration: Part I, II and III:  9am – 12pm (3 hours)

Capacity:           6
Requirements:  

• Laptop
• Google Chrome

Content

Part I – Overview + Features

Exercise 1

• Practice sketching
• Practice applying constraints
• Apply dimensions
• Create fully defined sketch
• Create a basic part using extruding feature

Exercise 2

• Create a sketch using geometry from an existing part
• Practice applying constraints
• Learn to speed up symmetric designs
• Enable multipart updating

Exercise 3

• Create a revolve featuring using an existing sketch
• Practice extruding using an existing sketch
• Sketching and extruding from an existing face
• Practice fillets on edges

Part II – Multipart + Assemblies 

Exercise 1

• Create a new part in a part studio
• Learn to assess faces and planes for sketching
• Practice creating extrudes, fillets and chamfers

Exercise 2

• Multipart design in context (part studio)
• Determine which faces and edges to use to create new parts
• Determine end condition for extrude feature

Exercise 3

• Create a subassembly
• Practice mates
• Determine what mates to use and how a subassembly should be mated into assemblies

Part III – Versions, Importing and Drawings

Exercise 1

• Learn how to create branched version of document
• Practice making modifications on unique versions
• Merging versions

Exercise 2

• Learn how to import existing CAD files into Onshape
• Creating part studio from CAD file
• Add imported parts into assemblies
• Sharing Onshape documents to collaborate

Exercise 3

• Creating a drawing document
• Inserting different views of a part into a drawing
• Using various viewing/ labelling tools in drawings

The Workshop Experience

Part I:

Overview + Features

Discover the advantages of Onshape cloud based software over conventional CAD and learn basic functionality, sketches and the features involved. 

Part II:

MultiPart + Assemblies

Now that you know the functionality of Onshape and what it can do. Learn about the powerful modes it carries including multi-part design and assemblies.

Part III:

Versions, Importing and Drawings

Now that you’ve learnt part design and assembly, learn how to produce a 2D drawing of your model and discover the hidden features that make Onshape stand out.