Solidworks Tutorial – How to make a complex part using Lofts
Here is a short video I made for other Solidworks users on how to create a complex part using the loft command [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lVkZzyEvTE[/embedyt]
3D Printing Replicas of Things
A fun recent project we have done is to create a miniature Mass Spectrometer. (A Mass Spectrometer is a rather large device that separates isotopes, molecules, and molecular fragments according to mass) This client wanted to create a miniature Mass Spectrometer as a retirement gift for a friend who worked as a scientist for many…
If I wanted somebody to do a 3D modeling of a concept art, could I do it?
My answer to If I wanted somebody to do a 3D modeling of a concept art, could I do it? Answer by Scott Tarcy: Hi Korey I’m not entirely sure what you mean by “concept art” but here is an example of a 3D Model and 3D print that I did for an artist. 3D…
What’s the best way to build prototypes for sunglasses?
My answer to What’s the best way to build prototypes for sunglasses? Answer by Scott Tarcy: What’s the best way to build prototypes for sunglasses? Examples or guides would be awesome. I’m particularly interested in how lenses are made. I imagine the first step could be cutting out films to glue over them, but how…
What is the best way to design metal & steel doors and frames using CAD?
My answer to What is the best way to design metal & steel doors and frames using CAD? Answer by Scott Tarcy: I utilize Solidworks so I will explain my answer using features in Solidworks. First, you should understand how doors and frame are made in real life. For example, if you are talking about…
From Stamping Parts to Laser Cutting
Recently I have done some work for a small company in Charlotte that makes fiberglass splints. These parts are used to help stabilize an injury, like a broken hand. Currently, they use a stamp tool to the cut the fiberglass pad. See Figure 1 for an image of what this looks like. This is an…
CADdesignhelp.com to be featured on the Side Hustle Show podcast
Very exciting news this week. Tomorrow (6/30/2016) our founder and CEO, Scott Tarcy, will be featured on the Side Hustle show podcast. The Side Hustle Show is a podcast for people who start side hustles (side jobs) while working their 9-5. The show has many guests who have started their own business while working full…
3D Printed Iceberg
A very cool project I recently completed is a 3D printed Iceberg. No, I did not literally 3D print ice… Here is the story My client, Piper Mavis, took a trip to the arctic last year. She took the following photos of a very interesting iceberg from the boat she was on. …
What should I do to be more creative in CAD?
My answer to What should I do to be more creative in CAD? Answer by Scott Tarcy: My advice is to design a product that is significantly different that what you have traditionally designed. For example, my background has mostly been in plastic part design. I have gotten a few sheet metal projects but assigned…
3D Designing Company Awards Made from Sheet Metal
This week’s blog post is on a recent project where the client needed a stylish base to hold glass awards. These were being handed out at his company’s annual party for leadership. The awards are shown the following pictures. This project was done using…