This is what planned
Model made using solidworks. Rendering done using blender.
Files for download
What is achieved
A chair with all snap joints
Created model and assembly using solidworks
What is different this time?
This time I have created all models in assembly mode. It helps to visualise fittings of all models
Creation of reference place
Back rest which is not exactly on single plane. But its drawn on reference plane derived from two lines as shown in image
Rough assembly model created
This assembly is created for visualisations. Then I have deleted this assembly keeping part models intact
Why?
- Simply its clean and makes it more managable
- It groups mates. So you have less number of mates to manage
Side sub assembly
Final main assembly
Its a combination of three different assemblies and parts
Layout assembly
Here a plate of 5 feet x 5 feet is created and component is placed. Using this method we can create layouts in solidworks assembly
Created drawing file and then exported to dxf
Direct exporting assembly model to dxf seems not available in solidworks. Whereas in part mode it is available. Hence I have created Drawing file (.SLDDRW) then exported it to dxf from drawing file
Files for download
CNC router
Its canadian make router with following specifications
- Bed size : 5 feet x 8 feet
- Spindle power : 27 KW
- Spindle Max Speed : 25000 RPM
- Cam Software : Artcam
Collet chuck for holding Drill
Drill bit loaded and ready to take Z zero reference
Machine moves down and takes reference
Measure start height. It is the maximum height from where cutting will start
Using artcam for creating tool path for CNC router
Following are settings for CNC program
- Spindle RPM : 18000
- Depth of cut in single path : 9.5 mm
- Feed rate : 2500 mm/min
- Cutter diameter : 6 mm (Side cutting endmill)
- Drill diameter : 4 mm
Artcam screenshot
Drilling pass done which has created relief drills wherever required
Endmill dia 6 mm
Cutting completed
Components removed for doing assembly
Assembly sequence
All of the above cut components are assembled in a sequence as shwon below
Following correct assembly sequence and planning for it at design stage is very crucial. This will prevent us from designing something which we cannot assemble
Creating middle assembly
Finally
