Exploring Creative CAD Ideas: From Brake Calipers to 3D Printers

In summary, some previous students have modeled a birdhouse, while others have gone for something more creative.
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I have a cad project where i have to make an assembly of a mechanical device with 5-8 parts and I also have to make a modification to the device. I was thinking maybe a brake caliper but I am just curious what some of you think would be a good device to model?
 
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nate9519 said:
I have a cad project where i have to make an assembly of a mechanical device with 5-8 parts and I also have to make a modification to the device. I was thinking maybe a brake caliper but I am just curious what some of you think would be a good device to model?
What were some of the previous projects in the class for this assignment?
 
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2D or 3D ?
 
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berkeman said:
What were some of the previous projects in the class for this assignment?
This is our final project for the class. We do simple modeling for homework like bearing blocks and gaskets but this is the first assembly.
 
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Nidum said:
2D or 3D ?
It is a 3d project
 
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nate9519 said:
This is our final project for the class. We do simple modeling for homework like bearing blocks and gaskets but this is the first assembly.
I guess I worded my question poorly. What were some of the previous final projects in previous classes?
 
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berkeman said:
I guess I worded my question poorly. What were some of the previous final projects in previous classes?
Not really sure. I remember my teacher saying a previous student did a birdhouse. So when I say it has to be a mechanical part I am not saying that's a requirement, its just that I would rather model a mechanical part since I am going for a bsme. The only requirements are it has to be 5-8 parts and i have to modify the design in some way.
 
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Nidum said:
yea something similar to that. something smaller with less parts would be ideal
 
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nate9519 said:
yea something similar to that. something smaller with less parts would be ideal
Why less parts? What year are you in school?

Personally, I'd try to get creative. Like, do the x-y-z movement mechanism for a 3-D printer (which could be used to fabricate the parts...). :smile:
 

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