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What is CAD?
What is CAD?
Computer Aided Design
Turn sketches into 3D models
Define precise measurements
Rapidly visualize & test
The CAD & 3D Printing Process
The CAD & 3D Printing Process
Overview
Open your favorite modeling tool
Establish base measurements
Create reference pipe
Create fancy hilt model
Export .STL files (excluding reference pipe)
3D print parts (club does this for VT-Students)
You may use other modeling software (if you know how to use it)
You may use other modeling software (if you know how to use it)
We teach OnShape in the club, but you are welcome to use any other software you are familiar with. You must be able to follow the design rules.
Ex:
SolidWorks
Fusion 360
Blender
Good for more organic/complex shapes
Let a board member know if you plan on using a modeling software other than OnShape.
Why OnShape?
Why OnShape?
It’s free!
Cloud-based
User-friendly
Free.99 baby
Simple interface
Did I mention it’s free?
Demo Hilt
Demo Hilt
We have two demo hilt tutorials available. The in-website demo is more complex and covers many useful tools for creating your hilt. If you're looking for something easier, check out the video demo.
Demo Hilt Guide
Demo Hilt Guide
New to OnShape and CAD? Follow this Demo Hilt Guide to set up your OnShape account and learn the basics. This will serve as a useful reference for your actual hilt.
Video Demo
Video Demo
This demo video walks through a much simpler demo hilt design. Useful for those looking for a bit more practice or a quick reference.
Saber Modeling
Saber Modeling
Build your hilt model around the reference pipe. This is an iterative process. Start with rough shapes and progressively add detail.
The inner diameter for your 3D-printed parts should be 1.16 in
Leaves a bit of clearance between your parts and the steel pipe
Room for them to slide on with glue
Your parts should also be >0.15 in thick
Enough for strength and printing purposes
Rules Checklist
Rules Checklist
Workspace in Inches
Inner Diameter = 1.16 in
All parts besides the reference pipe
Blade Retention Screw Hole
11/64 in diameter
Within top inch of pipe
Higher the better
Button Hole
14.33 mm diameter
At least 150.925 mm from the end of the chassis (bottom of pipe)
At least 69.844 mm from the top of the emitter (2 inch blade well)
Pommel Sound Vents
If you decide to cover the bottom of your hilt, leave some holes to allow sound from the speaker
Reference Pipe Hidden / Not Exported
CAD Basics
CAD Basics
Here are a few tutorials to learn the basics of CAD in OnShape.
Sketching is a foundational aspect of CAD. Become comfortable with creating sketches before moving on.
Reach out for more help
Reach out for more help
If you are unsure how to achieve a particular shape or pattern, ask for help. There are typically many unique ways to do something in CAD. Sometimes all it takes is a little imaginiation and a secret tool that makes it 10x easier.
Primary Tools
Primary Tools
These are some of the common tools used in OnShape to model a hilt. Use them in creative ways to achieve your vision.
Extrude/Remove
Adds depth to a 2D sketch
Revolve
Rotates a sketch around an axis
Linear/Circular Pattern
Repeats parts linearly or in a circle
Fillet/Chamfer
Smooth and blend corners
Since we typically hold the hilts with our hands, fillets & chamfers can make some corners smoother and nicer to hold. These corners also get smoothed down a bit during the sanding process.
Extra Tutorials
Extra Tutorials
A collection of tutorials for various features or techniques in OnShape. One of them may help you achieve something specific for your design.
Search LCVT Sabers
Search LCVT Sabers
All models created on a free OnShape account are public.
In your OnShape Homepage
Click Public on the left side
Type "LCVT" in the search bar at the top
Open and view other member's models
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