Challenge

Photo Realistic Rendering

YYogesh R30 Mar 2022

FEA SOLIDWORKS

AMERICAN CHOPPER

Objective:

The objective of this project is to creature a 3D model of the AMERICAN CHOPPER parts using different tools in the SOLIDWORKS.
To assemble the different parts of the chopper modelled.
To create a photorealistic rendered image of the chopper using Solid works Photo view 360.

Parts to be Modelled for American chopper

The following parts of the chopper modelled and assembled together in the solidworks.

TRASMISSION BELT
KICK STAND
FRONT FENDER
REAR FENDER
OIL TANK
CHAIN
PEDAL
FRONT WHEEL
REAR WHEEL
FRONT FORK
CHASSIS
ENGINE
FUEL TANK

1.TRANSMISSION BELT:

The work of the transmission belt is to transmit power from engine to the gearbox

Tools Used to create Transmission Belt

SKETCH
OFFSET
EXTRUDE
FILLET
APPEARANCES

SKETCH

The sketch is the basis for a 3D model.Sketch is used to draw the two dimensional representation of the model with respect to the plane.In solidworks there are different sketch option avilable to create a sketch.these are known as entities .The following are the entities available in the solidworks-Line,Arc,Spline,Circle,Rectangle,Ellipse,Polygon and Slot.

OFFSET

Offset one or more sketch entities ,selected model edges, or model faces by a specified distance.

EXTRUDE

Extrude is tool available in solidworks which is used to convert the 2D sketch drawn into a 3D model.

FILLET

Fillet creates arounded internal or external face on the part .

APPEARANCE

Appearance defines the visual properties of a model,including color and texture. Appearances do not affect physical properties ,which are defined bycmaterials.

2.KICK STAND

The kick stand is also known as side stand.It is the only stand which is used to support the chopper from falling while it is parked.

SKETCH
LOFT
DOME
EXTRUDE BASE
EXTRUDE CUT
FILLET
SPLIT
APPEARANCE

LOFT

The loft feture in solidworks allows you to create a complex geometry in a single feature.It does this by interpolating surface between various cross section of a model. These cross sections can be sketches,faces or edges.In the loft interface,these cross sections are considered as loft profile.

DOME

Dome is generally applied to give some shape to the flat faces.Select one or more planar or non planar faces.

EXTRUDE CUT

Extrude cut is another feature which helps to remove materials from the 3D model.It is just the opposite to extrude base feature ,because it cuts asketch profile while extruding.cut in both directions and mainly used for creating holes,channels,slots.

SPLIT

In solidworks,split line tool is used to project an entity onto other surface or curved or planar faces.

3.FRONT FENDER

The front fender is apart mounted on the fork above the wheel to protect the rider and the chopper other parts from debris and foreign particles.The front fender is also known as front mud guard.

SKETCH
OFFSET
TRIM ENTITIES
REVOLVE
DYNAMIC MIRROR
SPLIT
APPEARANCES

TRIM ENTITIES

The trim tool type is selected based on the entities want to trim or extend. All trim types are available with 2D sketches on 3D planes.

REVOLVE

To create a revolve feature, create a sketch that contains one or more profiles and a centerline, line, or edge to use as the axis around which the feature revolve or we can turn on the temporary axis and select one of the following revolve tools.

DYNAMIC MIRROR

Dynamic mirror is an important tool in solid works. As you sketch the entities, they are mirrored about the preselected sketch entity.

4.REAR FENDER

The use of the rear fender is the same as the front fender. The rear fender is mounted on the rear part of the chassis above the rear wheel.

SKETCH
OFFSET
TRIM ENTITIE
REVOLVE
APPEARANCE

OIL TANK

The oil tank is one of the chopper. oil tank is used to store the oil required to run the engine. Oil tank is the hollow one. The thickness of the oil tank is given as 3mm in our chopper.

SKETCH
BOSS EXTRUDE
COMBINE
FILLET
SHELL
APPEARANCE

COMBINE

Combine is the type of feature available in solidworks to manually combine the two bodies into a single one.

SHELL

It is used to define the thickness of thin and thick shell elements.

6.CHAIN

Chain is a type of transmission system with thehelp of chain we can transmit power from the engine to the rear wheel. The sprocket is used to transmit the power to the chain. The sprocket is connected with the shaft with the help of a key.

SKETCH
TRIM
FILLET
BLOCKS
EXTRUDE
PATTERNS
APPEARANCE

BLOCKS

You can make,save,edit and insert blocks for drawing items and sketch entities that you use often, such as standard notes ,title blocks, label positions, and so on.

PATTERNS

The curve driven pattern tool allows you to create patterns along a planar or 3D curve.pattern on an open curve ,on a closed curve, such as a circle. In the cahin part curve driven pattern used.

7.PEDAL

It is the external part attached to the chassis. The pedal is used to place the leg on top of that . to give comfort to the rider pedal is used.

SKETCH
EXTRUDE
FILLET
LINEAR PATTERN
DOME
CHAMBER
APPEARANCE

CHAMBER

A cut on the edge or corner of something that makes it slope slightly rather than being perfectly square.

LINEAR PATTERN

It is also more like a circular pattern. The feature /bodies are patterned linearly. Pattern is a kind tool like array available in autocad.

FRONT WHEEL

A wheel is a circular block made of the steel/ alloy material. On the top of the wheel the tyre is covered. The tyre is made of rubber and it has thin wires within it.

SKETCH
REVOLVE
TRIM
FILLET
BAS EXTRUDE
REVOLVE CUT
LINEAR PATTERN
CHAMBER

FILLET FEATURE
CUT EXTRUDE
CIRCULAR PATTERN
APPEARANCE

CIRCULAR PATTERN

It is used to create a pattern of the sporks and the pattern available in the tyre. Also it is used to create holes in the discs of the front wheel. The parent bodies/ features are used to create a different number of instances required to create the pattern circularly.

9.REAR WHEEL

A circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground. The disc and sprocket are attached with a rear wheel. The chain and the rear wheel. Chain is a positive drive. Compared to the belt it will be more efficient and losses in the chain will be less comparatively.
SKETCH
REVOLVE
TRIM
FILLET
BASE EXTRUDE
PLANE
REVOLVE CUT
LINEAR PATTERN
CHAMBER
FILLET FEATURE
CUT EXRUDE
CIRCULAR PATTERN
APPEARANCE

FRONT FORK

Most motorcycles today use telescopic forks for the front suspension. The forks can be most easily understood as simply large hydraulic shock absorbers with internal coil springs. They allow the front wheel to react to imperfections in the road while isolating the rest of the motorcycle from that motion.

SKETCH
EXTRUDE
TRIM
REVOLVE
SPLIT
PLANE
CONVERT ENTITIES
MOVE
DOME
MIRROR
COMBINE
CURVE
SWEEP
APPEARANCE

MOVE

It is used to move the body from one place to other place in the fork.

MIRROR

By using mirror face with a mid plane selected only the chosen face within the revolve will be mirrored. Mirroring bodies can be used whether in a single or multi body part and allows you to select solid geometry instead of the feature and face in a body.

PROJECT CURVE

It is the kind of 3D curve which is projected on the basis of the two different 2D sketches.

SWEEP

With the sweep feature we can create a shape by moving a 2D sketch profile along a 2D or 3D sketch path.

CHASSIS

A chassis or frame forms the it skeleton. All the components of a motorcycle, like the suspension, wheels, fuel tank, seat, handlebar .

SKETCH
OFFSET
CONVERT ENTITIES
PROJECT CURVE
TRIM
PLANE
SWEEP
SPLIT
REVOLVE
CUT EXTRUDE
FILLET
COMBINE
APPEARANCE

ENGINE

It is the prime mover for the bike. The engine converts a chemical energy into the heat energy and then the heat energy is converted into mechanical work.

The mechanical work in the engine is rotational motion. This rotation is converted to the wheel with the use of the chain and sprocket through the gearbox and the clutch.

SKETCH
CONVERT ENTITIES
TRIM REVOLVE
BOSS EXTRUDE
CUT EXTRUDE
OFFSET
DOME
FILLET
PROJECT CURVE
COMPOSITE CURVE
SWEEP
MIRROR
CIRCULAR PATTERN
SPLIT
APPEARANCE

FUEL TANK

Fuel tanks are used to store the fuel. To give the fuel to the engine whenever it’s required.

SKETCH
TRIM
PROJECT CURVE
CONVERT ENTITIES
SWEEP SURFACE

FILL SURFACE

SURFACE TRIM
SURFACE KNIT
SWEEP CUT
FILLET
APPEARANCE

LOFT SURFACE

The surface generated by multiple 3D curves or existing edges creating a smooth tangency between the selected curves.

SWEEP SURFACE

The surface that are generated from a section curve positioned along a path.

FILLED SURFACE

The filled surface feature constructs a surface patch with any number of side, within a boundary defined by existing model edges, sketches, or curves including composite curve.

SUFACE TRIM

Primarily used to cut away material from a surface, and provide two modes : standard and mutual.

SURFACE KNIT

It is used to knit the two free edge / open edge of the surface together . also it reduces the gap between the two edges of the surface.

ASSEMBLY OF CHOPPER

Initially, the chassis part is inserted in the assembly by using insert part in the option. After that the part is inserted in the assembly environment and clicked ok fix the chassis.
After that the other parts of the chopper are inserted into the assembly and given possible mate conditions.

TOOLS USED TO ASSEMBLE CHOPPER

MATES

MATES

It create geometric relationships between assembly components. As we add mates, we define the allowable directions of linear or rotational motion of the components. we can move a component within its degree of freedom, visualizing the assembly‘s behaviour .

RENDERING

It is the process of creating realistic images of the photorealistic model with the environment.
It has been done in two ways in solid works . The following are the two ways
Photo view 360
Solid works visualize.

TOP VIEW ASSEMBLY CHOPPER