2D to 3D Mechanical Design
By: Vanessa Enriquez (Design & Manufacturing Engineer for Goliath)
Approved by: Lucas Gutierrez (Project Manager for ModWheels)
Table of Contents
Introduction
After PDR, I was temporarily reassigned to the ModWheels project to begin recreating the existing 2D design onto a 3D design in Solidworks.
Preliminary design
To begin with, the current design was provided to me by the project manager, Lucas. Figure 1 includes the instructions and features that will be present in the first design of the 3D model. The 2D .dxf file was converted into solidworks and was separated into four parts.
Figure 1 – 2D design includes top and bottom panels, wheel, and latch.
2D to 3D
The cut out instructions mentioned in figure 1 were implemented in sSolidworks. All parts were extruded to 3.429 millimeters.
Figure 2 – Solidworks assembly for current design includes top and bottom panels, wheel, and latch.
Conclusion
The files and designs were then sent over to the new Design & Manufacturing Engineer for ModWheels, Natalie, to look over and finalize before laser cutting. Natalie will be in charge of any future design changes and assembly of the model.