Injection molded handle

This injection-molded handle half is designed for use in tools or toolboxes, providing an ergonomic grip for user comfort and durability. Injection molding ensures a strong, lightweight structure with precise tolerances, making it ideal for applications in hand tools, power tools, or storage cases.

Fan housing assembly

This square fan assembly is designed for cooling and ventilation applications in electronic enclosures, HVAC systems, and industrial equipment. The fan housing and blades, typically made from thin sheet metal or plastic, ensure a lightweight yet durable construction.

Wheel assembly

This automotive wheel assembly, consisting of the rim, tire, and hubcap, is designed for use in passenger vehicles, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The tire was modeled using a revolved cross-section to accurately represent real-world manufacturing techniques like extrusion and molding.

Four-cylinder engine

This inline four-cylinder engine assembly showcases the core components of internal combustion engines, including the crankshaft, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, and rod caps. Designed to emphasize the breakdown of complex assemblies into manageable parts, this model highlights key engineering principles such as motion mechanics, material strength, and assembly constraints.

Housing cover

This 5-inch housing cover is designed to protect critical motor or pump components from external elements such as dust, moisture, and debris. Created using a revolved cross-section, the design ensures a precise, symmetrical shape ideal for enclosing rotating or sensitive internal parts. Additional features, such as mounting points and ventilation holes, were strategically added to enhance functionality and ease of assembly.

Jet engine assembly

This simplified jet engine assembly consists of three main components: the propeller, shaft, and housing, demonstrating fundamental principles of propulsion and aerodynamics. The propellers were modeled using a spline-based cross-section and 3D sketching techniques to achieve an aerodynamic blade shape. The shaft and housing were created using a revolved cross-section provide a streamlined shape.

Flag pole bracket

This flag pole bracket is designed to securely mount a flag pole to a surface, ensuring stability and durability in various environmental conditions. The model was created by extruding the side profile of the bracket, followed by cut extrusions to incorporate mounting holes and cutouts for proper fitment. Due to its symmetrical design, the mirror feature was utilized to streamline the modeling process.

Knuckle joint assembly

This knuckle joint assembly consists of five key components: the fork, eye, collar, bolt, and pin, working together to create a strong and flexible mechanical connection. Designed to handle axial loads while allowing limited angular movement, this assembly is commonly used in applications requiring reliable load transfer, such as tractor linkages and trailer hitch connections in pickup trucks.

Sheet metal designs

This section showcases four sheet metal bracket designs, each demonstrating efficient use of SolidWorks sheet metal tools. Both flat pattern and fully bent versions are included, highlighting the transition from design to manufacturable parts. These models reflect the versatility of sheet metal practices used in fabricating durable, lightweight components

CAM models

CAM setup

Using Fusion 360's manufacturing tab the first setup for the part was created. This part required two separate operations to achieve the final product

Setup simulation

By closely following the guidelines discussed in class

Machined part

After the CAM setup was verified for accuracy an appropriate piece of aluminum stock was setup in the VF4-CNC vice where both operations were completed

CAM setup

Using Fusion 360's manufacturing tab the first setup for the part was created. This part required two separate operations to achieve the final product

Setup simulation

By closely following the guidelines discussed in class

Machined part

After the CAM setup was verified for accuracy an appropriate piece of aluminum stock was setup in the VF4-CNC vice where both operations were completed