Create a Rowboat Mechanism Using Siemens Solid Edge

Mechanical Design - Learn How to Create and 3D Print a Prototype Rowboat Using Siemens Solid Edge

Created byJohn Devitry

Last updated 10/2016

English

What you'll learn

At the end of my course students will have created all the parts used in the rowboat mechanism, created the assembly and added motion.

Course content

5 sections • 38 lectures • 37m total length

Overview and Introduction1:28

01 - FrameBase - this is the first part to drag into your new assembly0:37
02 - Crank - Mate and Align the Crank to the FrameBase0:34
03 - Slider2:02
Learn to model a slider in Siemens Solid Edge by applying tangent constraints between cylinders and faces, aligning from front/top views, and ensuring proper clearance for 3D printing.
04 - ConnectingRod1:12
05 - Motion Check by Dragging the Crank0:31
06 - Checking Interference2:31
07 - Thigh - Add and Constrain to the Assembly0:47
Add the thigh from the parts library and rotate it on the peg. Apply a center plane constraint between the selected faces and verify the alignment from a top view.
08 - Leg1:20
09 - Motion - Add Motor and Test1:22
Explore how to add a rotational motor in Siemens Solid Edge, simulate movement, and adjust leg alignment to achieve the desired motion.
10 - Add in te Second Thigh1:11
In this lesson, the instructor adds the thigh and aligns it to the center planes in the rowboat mechanism, using the top view, escape key, and right-click to verify orientation.
11 - Add in the Second Leg1:17
Creating the 3D CAD Model for the Body
Creating the Arms
13 - Adding in the Body0:52
Drag in the router to add the body, adjust its position in the front view, and extend the slide to fit, illustrating real-world design tradeoffs.
14 - Extended Slider1:44
15 - Assembling the Body to the Mechanism0:38
16 - Assembling the Arms to the Mechanism1:00
17 - Checking the Motion to Insure Everything Moves Correctly0:33
18 - Design Modifications - Shortening the Legs1:15
19 - Fixing the Interference Problems1:24
Fixing Interference and Improving the Leg Design
20 - Form - Fit - Function - ConnectingRod2:35
21 - Improving the Crank Design2:12
Improve the crank design by sketching a 2.5 diameter feature, applying a circular eight-instance pattern around center, and adding a spherical cutout with a reference plane while rounding the edges.
22 - Replacing the Legs1:06
23 - Designing the Boat - Designing in the Context of an Assembly3:17
Oars - Creating the 3D Model
Oar Holder
24 - Adding the Oars1:27
25 - Improving the Design - Assembling without Screws1:09

Requirements

You will need to know Solid Edge 3D Design and Assembly. You can take my two other Udemy classes in preparation. You will also need to download the free academic version of the SIEMENS Solid Edge Software.

Description

This course is for student interested in mechanisms, mechanical design and 3D Printing. You will create all the 3D parts that make up the rowboat and assemble these parts together into a working prototype. You will learn how to analyze and resolve issues that always come up during the design process such as motion and interference. Mechanism design is all about “give and take” and you will experiment with a variety of alternate design solution. We will use the Siemens Solid Edge 3D CAD software. This download is free to all students and is similar to Solidworks, Blender and Autodesk Inventor.

Who this course is for:

Students with an interest in Mechanical Design. Only students with a good understanding of Solid Edge should take this class. If you are new to 3D and Solid Edge take my introductory classes first.

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Introduction , Course Goals and Objective1 lecture • 1min

Getting Started with the Correct Approach1 lecture • 2min

Creating the Individual 3D Parts for the Rowboat Mechanism6 lectures0

Assembling the Mechanism Together - Open Solid Edge Assembly29 lectures • 33min

3D Printing the Rowboat1 lecture • 1min

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