Challenge

American Chopper

SSujit Gokhe12 Jan 2021

Design and Assembly of American Chopper

Objective:

To get the understanding of different tools and commands available in Solidworks.
To design the part of American Chopper using Solidworks.
To assemble all the parts of the American Chopper using Solidworks
To create a photo-realistic view, setting up camera view and lights for American Chopper using Solidworks Visualize.

Introduction:

SolidWorks: A solid modelling computer-aided design and a computer-aided engineering computer program that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows.
Modelling: The terminology, basic design concepts, and procedures that you must know before you start building parts.
Assembling: Fitting together different parts to complete the model.

Design methodology:

Every part of the chopper has to be designed separately to reduce the complexity and make changes if needed.
Starting from the 2D drawing to simplify the process. 2D drawings are nothing but side view or top view or front view on the object.
To design the product from different views and making a 3D model
Bring together the parts and assembling them to get the final assembled model

Following are a few Sketch options:-

Sketch	To create a new sketch or edit an existing one.
Smart Dimensions	To get the dimensions for one or more entities in one go.
Line	To draw a line. Types- Line Centerline Midpoint line
Rectangle	To draw rectangular fracture. Types- Coner Midpoint 3 point corner 3 point centre Parallelogram
Circle	To draw a circle.
Arc	To draw an arc. Types- Centerpoint Tangent 3 points.`
Spline	To draw a curved path or profile.
Ellipse	To draw a complete ellipse.
Trim	Help to trim or extend the entity using power trim.
Convert entities	Converts selected edge and sketch identical entity by projecting on the sketch.
Offset entities	Offset entities by a specific distance on one or both sides.

Following are some Features:-

Extrude Boss/Base	Extrude the sketch in one or two directions to create a solid feature, converting 2D into 3D.
Revolve Boss/Base	Revolve a sketch around an axis to create a sold feature, to obtain a spherical feature.
Swept Boss/Base	To move along the path created, to obtain complex parts.
Lofted Boss/Base	To add material between two or more profiles to create a solid feature.
Extrude Cut	To remove the material from the 3D model.
Revolve Cut	To remove the material around the axis or in a circular form 3D model.
Swept Cut	To cut the material by following a particular path.
Lofted Cut	To remove the material between two or more profiles.
Fillet	To create a rounded /curved face along the edge of the solid surface feature. Can be the same or variable size.
Pattern	To pattern any kind of feature in one or two directions. Two types- Linear Pattern and Circular Pattern
Mirror	To create a mirror image of faces, bodies about the axis, creating symmetry.

Parts of American Chopper:

Parts-	Function-	Features Used to make-
Transmission Belt	Used for power transmission. They provide the best combination of traction, speed of movement, a load of the bearings, and long service life. Power is transmitted between at least two pulleys by a belt. One pulley drives the belt (driving pulley) and the other pulley is driven by the belt (driven pulley).	Line 3 Point Are Circle Smart Dimensions Extrude Boss/Base Appearance
Kick Stand	A kickstand on a motorcycle allows the bike to be kept upright without leaning against another object. A kickstand is usually a piece of metal that flips down from the frame and makes contact with the ground.	Fillet Extrude Boss/Base Split Extrude Cut Loft Dome
Front Fender	Fender is the term for the part of an automobile, frames a wheel. Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud, rocks, liquids, and other roads spray from being thrown into the air by the rotating tire.	Axis for reference Fillet Split Revolve Boss/Base Appearance
Rear Fender	Fender is the term for the part of an automobile, frames a wheel. Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud, rocks, liquids, and other roads spray from being thrown into the air by the rotating tire.	Axis for reference Fillet Split Revolve Boss/Base Appearance
Chain	Transmitting power from the engine to rear wheel, as it can transfer a large amount of torque even within a compact space	Mirror Extrude Boss/Base Fillet Curved Pattern Projected Curves
Oil Tank	To hold the engine oil used to lubricate the engine parts.	Shell Fillet Combine Extrude Boss/Base Different Appearance Color
Pedal	It is used to rest the foot, left one to change the gear, and right one applies brakes.	Fillet Linear Pattern Dome Extrude Boss/Base Revolve Boss/Base Chamfer
Front Wheel	To reduce the force of friction, To provide grip and make the movement easy. It is to give the required direction.	Circular Pattern Fillet Chamfer Combine Revolve Cut Extrude Boss/Base Extrude Cut
Rear Wheel	To reduce the force of friction, To provide grip and make the movement easy. It gets power from the engine.	Circular Pattern Fillet Chamfer Combine Revolve Cut Extrude Boss/Base Extrude Cut
Fork	Acts just like a rigid frame soften bumping, maintains proper damping through traction with the road surface.	Combine Mirror Swept Boss/Base Fillet Extrude Boss/Base Revolve Boss/Base Dome Linear Pattern
Chassis	Chassis is the main support structure of the vehicle which is also known as 'Frame'. It bears all the stresses on the vehicle in both static and dynamic conditions. Also provides the strength needed for supporting the different vehicular components as well as the payload and helps to keep the automobile rigid and stiff.	Fillet Split Extrude Cut Swept Boss/Base Extrude Boss/Base Mirror Combine Dome Revolve
Engine	An engine converts energy from a fuel to some mechanical energy, creating motion in the process. The power required to carry out the movement is gained from the engine.	Swept Boss/Base Split Circular Pattern Extrude Cut Fillet Revolve Boss/Base Chamfer Linear Pattern Dome Mirror Composite Curve
Gas Tank	To hold the fuel used to burn in the engine to get the power. The fuel used is petrol.	Shell Fillet Extrude Cut Mirror Split Swept Cut Swept Boss/Base Surface Knit Loft

Assembly of American Chopper:

Fitting together different parts of the chopper by using assembly file available in Solidworks.
For the start, Chassis is inserted and fixed.
All the remaining parts will be inserted and placed with respect to chassis with the help of possible mates.
Mates: It is a geometric relation between components. These are provided to place the part in the assembly as needed. The object can be completely fixed or can have some degree of freedom.

Side View

Top View

Front View

Isometric View

Rendering:

It is the process of generating a photorealistic or non-photorealistic image from a 2D or 3D model by means of a computer program.

It is carried with the help of SolidWorks Visualize.

Conclusion:

Learn to use Solidworks.
Drawing the components with the help of different features.
Assembling all the parts to complete the model.
Giving the photo-realistic view with the help of Photo-view 360 and Solidworks Visualise.

American Chopper

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