Assembly of Yacht
Design of Sunseeker Predator Yacht
Objective
The main objective of this project is to learn the basic tools, commands, and the part modeling of the customized Sunseeker Predator Yacht using Solidworks. The objectives of this project are as follows:
- To design individual parts of the Sunseeker Predator Yacht.
- To assemble the parts modeled individually.
- To set up the camera, lights, scene for the environment setup and apply the decals on their respective parts.
- To create a rendering of the assembled model and create a photo-realistic image using Solidworks Visualize and photo-view 360.
Introduction
The Sunseeker Predator Yacht principle is to provide luxury and comfort with high speed in timeless elegance. The hull structure of the Sunseeker Predator Yacht is designed in narrow shapes that provide high speed to the yacht. The Sunseeker Predator Yacht design will be discussed and redesigned on Solidworks to understand the tools and features of the Solidworks in detail. This is the detailed report describing the designs with individual parts modeling and further assembled using Solidworks. Once the parts get designed and assembled, the rendering and visualization will be performed to visualize the model as a photo-realistic image using Solidworks Visualize.
Part Modeling
In part modeling, we create a part from a conceptual sketch which is assigned in pdf or draft sheet format. The sketch is pre-defined and we select the plane®create a sketch®build the 3D feature as required to the sketch and the part is modeled. The part modeling can be obtained on the 3D modeling software which is Solidworks. This report discussing the features, parts, tools, assembly, visualization, and steps to complete the design of the Sunseeker Predator Yacht.
Surface Modeling
Surface modeling is based on the external aspects of the model. The faces of the model which is connected and forming a shape with a uniform thickness. It is a kind of the boundary of the model which can be converted into solid for a later purpose.
Features Description
The sketch is a 2D tool to select the plane, make the outlines of the model, assign the dimensions as the part required. The sketch is an initial step for the part modeling which gives the overview reference about the model.
Extrude Boss/Bass is the most common 3D tool used to provide the 3D environment to the 2D sketch. It provides the desired length and dimensions in the 3D model from which it can be transformed into desired shapes and sizes for the part by using other 3D tools.
The fillet is available in both 2D sketch features and 3D tool features. Both features are used to provide roundness to the corners and edges of the part. The fillet tool trims out the intersection corner and brings the tangent relation to the fillet arc.
Dome is the 3D feature that allows providing roundness to the surface of a particular face. It is available in elliptical and circular functions.
Offset is available in the 2D sketch which offsets the sketch to the assigned distance with a reverse function to make it in the desired direction. Also available in 3D surface tool in which it offsets the faces or edges to the desired distance and direction.
Lofts can be a base, boss, cut, and surface modeling. It is an important 3D tool that can be obtained by a transition between two profiles with the reference of the guide curve.
Extrude Cut is the 3D tool feature that is used to remove the section as per the area defined by the 2D sketch. It also behaves as an extrude which build the sketch in a 3D model, but it removes the section as per the sketch similar to extrude.
Revolve is focused on 3D tool Features in which, the sketch complete a dimensional cycle around a reference axis at the desired angle. The angle can be modified according to the model dimension.
The split brings the existing part into multiple parts with its 3D tool features function. With this feature, it can split solid bodies as well as surface bodies. To split a surface, the Trimming Surface must extend past the boundaries of the surface to split.
The chamfer is the 3D tool feature that is used to remove the sharp edge of the model. The removal of a sharp edge means to make a sloping edge. It can be brought by two methods that are the distance-angle method in which distance and the angle of the slope will be defined and another is the distance-distance method in which the two distances will be defined.
The combine is to merge two bodies which are only allowed when the body has a common area to get merged. It is a 3D tool feature used to make two bodies into one body. It can be added only within one multibody part file.
The shell can be performed in two ways, by selecting a face that creates a hollow body that leaves the selected face open and creates a thin-walled surface as a boundary to the remaining faces, and by without selection anybody, will create the closed hollow solid body with the desired thickness. The thickness can be modified accordingly.
Dynamic Mirror is the tool from which the sketch gets auto mirrored with the reference of the plane or any selected axis. The axis can be made by the construction line in the sketch tool. The sketch follows up another side of the axis or plane and constructs the sketch on another side as well. Due to this tool, it doesn’t require a mirror tool to make mirrored of the sketch as later on the process.
Appearance is to assign the environment to the model like assigning the color. The assigning of the environment means to provide the realtime material to the model like fabric, metal, non-metal, glass, rubber, etc. these are the environment sets that are used to assign to the model.
Trim Entities is the 2D tool that is used to delete the extra sketch which is coming outward of the intersection, if the point is on the sketch then the entities will get deleted from that point, which means if there is any intersection is on the line itself then the extra portion will get deleted with the help of trim entities tool.
Surface Extend is to extend the surface from its end which was created earlier for the modification to meet the requirement. It is the surface 3D tool that is used to extend the surface by assigning the value as the need to match the requirement.
Swept Surface is also a 3D surface tool used to create a 3D model along with the profile sketch with guide curves, which forms a surface along with the profile sketch. It also contains the guide curve option for making the surface along the guided curve which means the profile will follow the guide curve to form a shape or surface.
Circular/Linear Pattern is to provide the model as well as the sketch a circular pattern or linear pattern. The pattern means is to make a copy of the model or sketch without repeating for the same along the linear (horizontal or vertical direction) or circular (rotates along angle) path.
Surface Knit is like combine the body. It is a surface 3D tool that is used to fill the gaps between surfaces or makes the surfaces get combined. The surfaces which were created earlier don’t need to be on the same plane but it is necessary to be adjacent to each other but should not be overlapping.
The Sunseeker Predator Yacht contains parts:
The following are the parts contained in the Sunseeker Predator Yacht to get overall designed:
- Propeller
- Radar
- BluePrint
- Hull
- Garage Door
- Front Seat
- Middle Seat
- Rear Seat
- SuperStructure
- Radar Mast
Discussing the features and parts modeling of Sunseeker Predator Yacht:
1. Propeller: The Propeller is used to provide a linear motion by applying thrust over any working fluid which includes water as well as air. The rotation of the propeller along a shaft is used to transmit the linear thrust energy to bring the vehicle in motion.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Revolving the sketch
Using loft
Extrude-cut the profile
Filleting the edges
Using Circular pattern, and
Applying Appearance.
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=keep the plane’s name=Select Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=Revolve Boss=Sketch=Surface Loft=Sketch=Extrude-cut=Fillet=circular pattern=Apply Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
2. Radar: The Radar is mounted over the ship to detect the other ships or yacht to its nearby for the safety purpose of the yacht. The radar is used to transmit the signals to disclose the location on sea or ocean routes to avoid the collision.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Extrude boss the model
Extrude-cut the model
Filleting the edges
Splitting the model
Applying sketch driven pattern
Mirror, and
Applying Appearance.
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=Keep the plane's name=Select Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=Extrude boss=Sketch=Extrude-cut=Fillet=Split=sketch driven pattern=Mirror=Apply Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
3. Blueprints: The Blueprint is the initial step to bring the idea for creating a 3D model. The blueprint consists of different views such as side view. top view, bottom view, front view, and back view, when all these views get adjusted or arranged then the 3D modeling takes place for the final result.
4. Hull: The Hull is the major part of the yacht that also works as a carrier that carries the superstructure, seats, jacuzzi, etc on its deck. The narrow design of the hull provides high speed to the yacht, the hull is the only part having contact with the water and keeps motion with the propeller functions.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Projecting the curves
Sweep the surface
Using loft
Using Surface Extrude
Extending the surface
Using Surface Knit
Extrude boss the model
Extrude-cut the model
Pattern used
Using Mirror
Shell the section
Split the entities
Filleting the edges, and
Applying Appearance.
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=Keep the plane’s name=Select the Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=Close the Sketch=Projected Curves=sweep surface=loft=surface extrude=surface extend=surface knit=Extrude boss=Extrude-cut=pattern=shell=split=mirror®Fillet=Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
5. Garage Door: A garage door is used to cover the empty basement section of the hull which is used to store a heavy vehicle or transport the automobile safely from one place to another. The door can be used for various purposes like to cover the empty section or to provide a better look rather than an open section.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Shell the section
Extrude-cut the model
Taking reference plane
Filleting the edges
Mirroring the model
Applying Appearance.
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=Keep the plane’s name=Select the Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=shell=extrude-cut=reference plane=fillet=mirror=Apply Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
6. Front Seat: The Front Seat is mounted over the front deck of the hull which is designed uniquely considering the space over the deck of the hull in the front. The design of the front seat is covering most of the space of the deck because of its unique design like the wing which amazes the look of the yacht.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Surface Trimming tool
Surface extrusion tool
Surface knitting
Sweep surface
Extrude-cut the model
Filleting the edges
Chamfering the edges
Revolve boss the sketch
Applying Appearance.
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=Keep the plane’s name=Select the Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=surface trim=surface extrude=sweep surface=extrude-cut=fillet=chamfer=Revolve the profile=Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
7. Middle Seat: The Middle Seat is mounted just behind the superstructure model of the yacht, nearby the entrance door of the superstructure over the deck of the hull. The middle seat is designed with the central table which is surrounded by three-sided seats.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Extrude-boss the model
Taking reference plane
Filleting the edges
Extrude-cut the model
Chamfering the edges
Mirroring the model
Applying Appearance.
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=Keep the plane’s name=Select the Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=Extrude-boss=referenceplane=extrude-cut=fillet=chamfer =Mirror=Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
8. Rear Seat: The Rear Seat is mounted over the rear deck of the hull just above the garage. The rear seat is designed according to the rounded shape of the rear deck, having cup holders and drawers, a flag is also designed over the seat on its backside. The rear seat also carries the gates to block the stairs.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Extrude-boss the model
Taking reference plane
Filleting the edges
Extrude-cut the model
Chamfering the edges
Mirroring the model
Using Revolve-Boss
Applying Dome on the handles
Applying Appearance.
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=Keep the plane’s name=Select the Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=Extrude-boss=referenceplane=extrude-cut=fillet=Revolve-Boss=Dome=chamfer=Mirror=Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
9. Super-Structure: The Super-Structure is the bulk design of the yacht which is covering the largest space of the deck of the hull. It is mounted over the hull with a Jacuzzi amenity with itself. The design of the super-structure is complex with lots of curves but the curvy designs provide an impressive look to the yacht.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Projecting the curves
Sweep the surface
Using Surface loft
Surface Trimming tool
Extending the surface
Using Surface Knit
Using Surface Extrude
Using surface fill
Extrude boss the model
Extrude-cut the model
Delete face used
Using Mirror
Taking reference plane
Ruled surface used
Shell the section
Split the entities
Filleting the edges, and
Applying Appearance
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=Keep the plane’s name=Select the Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=Projected curve=surface sweep=lofted surface=surface trim=extend surface=surface extrude=filled surface=surface knit=Extrude-boss=reference plane=extrude-cut=ruled surface=delete face=shell=split=fillet=Mirror=Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
10. Radar-Mast: The Radar-Mast is the topmost portion of the yacht which is used for carrying the antenna as well as the horn.
Features used:
Sketching Profile
Projecting the curves
Swept boss
Using Revolve-Boss
Applying Dome
Surface Trimming tool
Using Surface Extrude
Extrude boss the model
Using Mirror
Taking reference plane
Shell the section
Filleting the edges, and
Applying Appearance
Procedure:
Open SolidWorks=New Part=Keep the plane’s name=Select the Plane for 2D sketching=Sketch=Projected curve=swept boss=Revolve-Boss=surface trim=Dome=surface extrude=Extrude-boss=reference plane=shell=fillet=Mirror=Appearance=Save.
- Front Plane: Front Plane
- Top Plane: Top Plane
- Right Plane: Right Plane
Assign the distances and relations to the profile while creating the sketch on a 2D sketch plane. Make sure that the profile should be closed and fully defined. The profile should not overlap with each other and should not be over defined.
Sunseeker Predator Yacht Assembly
The parts of the Sunseeker Predator Yacht project is individually designed and save properly with part extension. Once the part is designed the parts are imported individually for the assembly in the assembled section. The individual parts get assigned with the proper constraint relation with the proper position like parallel, perpendicular, concentric, coincide, etc but, some of the parts automatically get positioned with correct constraint relation because of the pre-imported surface while designing the part.
Features used:
Inserting the parts using an “Insert Part” feature
Mating the inserted part on their respective position using the “Mate” feature.
Procedure or Assembly Tree:
- Vishal_Sunseeker_Predator_Yacht_Isometric_View
- Vishal_Sunseeker_Predator_Yacht_Front_View
- Vishal_Sunseeker_Predator_Yacht_Side_View
- Vishal_Sunseeker_Predator_Yacht_Top_View
- Vishal_Sunseeker_Predator_Yacht_Camera_View
Visualization or Rendering:
The parts get assembled one by one with their proper constraint relation at their respective position, then the final step that remains is visualization. The visualization can only perform when the camera, lights, scene, and environments are set up correctly with a proper view. The visualization means is to bring the design into the photo-realistic image to analyze the model as a real-life object.
The rendering can be performed in two different ways:
- Photo-view 360
- Solidworks Visualization
- Vishal_Yacht_Render_1
- Vishal_Yacht_Render_2
- Vishal_Yacht_Render_3
- Vishal_Yacht_Render_4
- Vishal_Yacht_Render_5
Conclusion:
The Sunseeker Predator Yacht project is assigned to understand the tools and 3D features of the Solidworks with proper functioning. The two major parts of the project were covered and build successfully, lots of issues arise but with the help of Mr. Soundar Rajan Sir, it becomes easier at the end to complete the project without any mistakes. The visualization of the designed model is also learned and rendering is also performed successfully.