Sharpr3d First Models

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Bracket:

For my first model, we were instructed to create a bracket mount. This was very easy as the 2d sketch started simple and added components at a slow pace. To start, the 2d sketching was easy to do, simply apply a front facing view and draw the elbow like shape. From there, I extruded to a 3d model and added a work-plane to then add the top piece. The biggest factor that I took away is that you need to add slowly and confidently as sometimes it can get confusing. I enjoyed learning about the how the holes were added and adjusted using certain tools within shapr3d. In addition to that, the use of workplane to create the top piece of the bracket is something that I’ll make use of for future projects. As a whole, this model taught me a lot more about the program and I think the finishing touches like rounding edges and smoothing harsh points is something everyone should be knowledgeable about.

  • Initial 2d model
  • Extruded to 3d
  • Addition of top piece
  • Start of bottom piece
  • All three pieces
  • 2d of all three pieces
  • 3d of all three pieces
  • 2d and 3d final

Bench:

For this model, I had a much more difficult time following the tutorial. I don’t think that this model was necessarily more difficult, but I was definitely working with a much larger piece. This model used inches as a form of measurement which worked well for the purpose. The largest issue was the curves and angle adjustments. Some tools that I learned to user were “tangent” and “horizontal.” With those, It made it to where I could adjust angles of the curves to match and move accordingly with the rest of the model. Other than those tools, the rest of the modeling process was smooth. I sketched the initial model and extruded it to be a 3d item. After applying the target and horizontal tools to the curves, I focused on the handles and followed the same process. Coloring the model was also very simple, just use the tool and double tap to add it to all or individually select.

  • Initial 2d of bench one, Includes curves that are discussed in text above
  • 2d drawing of handle onto the 3d bench
  • 3d model finished
  • 2d model of bench one and two
  • 3 model of bench one and two

*I’d like to note that for this model, the two shared a commonality in the tools stated above. With the tools, It made it to where I could move and change height and width, without altering the entire piece. The main piece was the bench one, but the second I chose to include as practice.

Tutorial followed: https://youtu.be/qiIV9sE1J9w