While there are a lot of shared 3D CAD models on the internet, sometime you really need to know that the model is accurate. The only sure way to do this it to create it yourself. This post will help you create accurate involute gears in SolidWorks. Continue reading
The steps below will guide you in creating realistic and accurate threads in SolidWorks. You probably will not want to do this every time as it will greatly increase the part size and load time, but it is necessary if you plan on 3D printing or molding your part. Continue reading
The steps below will guide you in creating a realistic and accurate knurl in SolidWorks. You probably will not want to do this every time as it will greatly increase the part size and load time, but it is necessary if you plan on 3D printing or molding your part. Continue reading
I’ve been thinking recently about the crankshaft construction on the Hodgson Radial. I’ve never really been happy with the 5-piece construction and I’m thinking of changing it to a 3-piece crank where the crank cheeks (counterweights) are integral with the front and rear crankshaft sections. The main journal would then be clamped by splitting the upper portion of the crank cheek and using a compression bolt to retain the journal.