Computer Aided Design

Self taught Solidworks 2009 since May 09 I have drawn designs from scratch, copies of hard versions and redesigned items to fit different purposes.

At TAFE I have been using Inventor 2010, learning the controls and differences to Solidworks.

My first project in Solidworks was to draw a exact copy of an auto-locker to fit a Suzuki. This was quite challenging as the piece is dished with tapering dog clutch type teeth. It required also the use of loft cuts, mirroring patterns and extra geometry planes. I acquired some help from my brother-in-law, who works as a fitter and turner for the RAF, with certain problems I encounter and also used the internet as a resource for solutions.

In the background of this page you can see my use of DWG drawings. Using the 3D model drawn in Solidworks exported to an A4 sheet drawing I dimensioned it correctly using my skills acquired at TAFE for freehand sketching and dimensioning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duplicate copy of a Powertrax Lock Right auto-locker to fit Suzuki Sierra, drawn for practice with using Solidworks. This is a cross sectional view to show the loft cuts in the radii under the piece and holes for springs. I've also put a transparency to it to show the other more complex hole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement steel rear bumper bar with tyre carrier pivot to fit 85-94 Subaru wagon.