SOLIDWORKS: Modeling a Bicycle
2h 3mBeginner2021-05-03
Authors
Johno Ellison
Design Engineer specializing in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD modeling
Course details
Cycling is more popular than ever, and many people are opting to build their own frames. Whether you love bikes and you want to build your own frame, or if you just want to practice your own SOLIDWORKS skills in a fun and practical way, join design engineer and avid cyclist Johno Ellison as he shows how to create a rigid bike frame based on real-life frame geometry. He shows how to create the frame, identify off-the-shelf parts such as handlebars, combine them into an assembly, and prepare drawings for the final product. Throughout the course, Johno shows some of the more practical aspects of bike building, as well as how they relate to SOLIDWORKS and CAD in general, giving you a great way to apply your modeling skills.
Skills covered
SOLIDWORKSDassaultManufacturingProduct and Industrial DesignProduct and ManufacturingDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Introduction to modeling a bicycle frame
- 02 - What you should know and how to use the exercise files
1. Design the Theoretical Frame
- 03 - The scope of this design
- 04 - Why use CAD
- 05 - Understand the anatomy of a bicycle
- 06 - Create the frame geometry
2. Building the Front Triangle
- 07 - Where to start Create the bottom bracket shell
- 08 - Create an assembly with the frame layout
- 09 - Add the head tube
- 10 - Add the seat tube
- 11 - Add the top tube
- 12 - Add the down tube
- 13 - Experiment with geometry changes
3. Finishing the Frame with the Rear Triangle
- 14 - Plan out the rear triangle
- 15 - Add the seat stays
- 16 - Add chain stays
- 17 - Model the dropouts
- 18 - Add the dropouts and adjust the frame
- 19 - Mirror the rear triangle parts
- 20 - Create the chain and seat stay bridges
4. Frame Finishing Touches
- 21 - Add brake mounts
- 22 - Add extra frame details
5. Adding Components
- 23 - Develop the model by adding off-the-shelf parts
- 24 - Finish the model by adding the seat and front fork
Conclusion
- 25 - Create tube drawings
- 26 - Next steps