CAD Design

Design All 5 Puzzle Parts in CAD

Use your isometric assembly sheet to determine part sizes/shapes
Use the rectangle, line, and dimension tools to create shapes in a 2D sketch
Extrude shapes (some parts will require multiple extrusions)
Color parts
Save each part individually (name parts as colors in your H:Drive)

Puzzle Cube Assembly

Assemble your 5 puzzle parts into a completed puzzle cube.

Create a new assembly file
Place your first part - GROUND THIS PART (right click on the part and select ground)
Place and constrain each part
- Constrain Tools:
  - Mate - This will touch two object faces together
  - Flush - This will slide object faces to be even with each other
  - Hint: each puzzle part will require 3 constrain actions to be fully constrained in the puzzle
- Free Rotate Tool - This may need to be used to adjust the orientation of an object

Create a sheet set of 5 different parts

Fully annotated with dimensions for overall height x width x depth and additional features
Use proper dimensioning standards
Keep lidden lines
Place top, front, right side, and isometric views
- When choosing the front view to project from, always remember: best contour of part, longest lines on bottom, don't make it top heavy.

3.4.A IntroDimensioning.pptx

What are Dimension Standards?

In general, dimensions refer to the extent or measurable properties of an object or space, often described by length, width, and height (or depth).

Dimensioning standards are crucial for clear, accurate, and consistent communication of design information in technical drawings, ensuring parts are manufactured and assembled correctly. They provide a standardized method for conveying size, shape, location, and other geometric characteristics, which is essential for manufacturing, construction, and quality control.

Puzzle Cube Assembly Parts List Tutorial

Watch the video below if you forgot how to make a parts list with balloons for your puzzle cube.

Puzzle Cube Parts List.webm

Export Drawing Sheet Set as PDF Tutorial

File -> Export -> PDF -> Options -> Select "All Sheets"

All 6 sheets should be exported as 1 PDF file

Export Sheet Set.webm

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