Parametric Solid Modelling

Parametric Solid Modelling is a feature in CAD which enables the designer to create components and parts as solids while the program provides an opportunity to alter dimensional detail at anytime during the process. When creating solid parts, material properties can also be defined, so that a mass (M) can be obtained based on the volume (V) of the object.

Solid modelling permits a designer to store the parts that are created in a database and assembled to other components to create an assembly. The assembled parts can be simulated to define the operational characteristics of the machine. Furthermore the designer has the option to determine the Stress and the Strain relative to each part, enabling them to identify failure prior to building the parts. This offers the designer an option to create and test a machine at low cost without needing real parts.

Following are design views and assemblies together with relevant design drawings, shown below as JPG images. Please click on the Thumbnail to enlarge the image.

Gin Machine

Parts

Assembly