Photo Realistic Rendering
CAD Model
of
American Chopper
Objective
- To model the American Chopper in the SolidWorks software.
- To learn different commands for sketching and modeling with adapting the fastest design approach.
- To apply the various material and texture to the model created in the software.
- To set up the camera angle, lights, background and environment to make the model closer to realistic nature.
- To render the model in the solidWorks Visualize software with the aim of learning the same.
Introduction
A SOLIDWORKS model consists of 3D solid geometry in a part or assembly document. Drawings are created from models, or by drafting views in a drawing document. Typically, you begin with a sketch, create a base feature, and then add more features to your model.At the initial stage, the software is used for planning, visual ideation, modeling, feasibility assessment, prototyping, and project management. The software is then used for design and building of mechanical, electrical, and software elements.
Main features of the software are mentioned below:
Features:
- SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD. Create sophisticated part and assembly designs quickly and efficiently using powerful, easy-to-use software.
- Design Reuse and Automation.
- Part and Assembly Modeling.
- Interference Check.
- Design for Cost: Manufacturing Cost Estimation and Quoting.
- 2D Drawings.
- Design Analysis.
- CAD Library.
Design Approach Flowchart
Part models
Chassis
Features Command used:
- Sweep
- Extrude
- Extrude Cut
- Combine curve
- Project curve
- Split
- Revolve
- Filet
- chamfer
Engine
Features Command used:
- Sweep
- Extrude
- Extrude Cut
- Combine curve
- Project curve
- Split
- Revolve
- Filet
- chamfer
Assembled Model
Isometric View
Front View Right Side view
Top view
Rendered Model
Rendered image of the model in the photoview 360
Rendered image by the SolidWorks Visualize
Conclusion
To summarize, SolidWorks is a user-friendly and quick to modify feature that makes possible different alternations of the same model possible. Photoview 360 render is a good render Tool, However Solidworks Visualize is more powerful at rendering. Thus giving realistic images.
Overall design approach is straightforward, but knowing the right tools will ease your life and will add pace to your modeling ability.
