Modeling, Assembly and Rendering of an American Chopper

Title: American Chopper Modelling and Photo Realistic Rendering Using Solidworks.

Objective: Designing, modeling, and rendering of the American Chopper parts using various methods and assembling in Solidworks with appropriate appearance.

Introduction: An American chopper is a custom made bike famous in the 1700-1800s and still has a cult following among bike lovers. It features amazing structures, modified parts, long fork and lengthened appearance.

The chopper modeled with the following techniques-

1. Creating sketch and modeling the various parts in Solidworks.
2. Applying different features and appearance to model the parts.
3. Creating assembly of the chopper with all the parts.
4. Creating Photorealistic rendering of the chopper using PhotoView360 or Solidworks Visualize.

Parts to be Modelled-

1. Transmission Belt
2. Kickstand
3. Front and Rear Fender
4. Chainlink
5. Oil Tank
6. Pedal
7. Front and Rear Wheel
8. Front Fork
9. Chassis
10. Engine
11. Gas Tank

*Descriptions and Design Methodologies:

Part Designing and Modelling- Part designing is a process of creating precise geometry in a 2D sketch and modeling it to make a virtual product by applying various features.

1. Transmission Belt:

Transmission belt transmits power between two components by means of chain link.

Final Model-

Final Part Render-

2. Kickstand:

A Kickstand made out of metal attached to the chopper to support the vehicle when it is stationary. It lies horizontally when not in use.

Final Model-

Final Render-

3. Front and Rear Fender:

Fender is an automobile body used to frame the front and rear wheel.

Final Model-

Final Render Front Fender-

Final Model Rear Fender-

Final Render Rear Fender-

4. Chainlink:

Chain-link connected to the engine and rear-wheel used to drive the chopper from one place to another with mechanical power. Chain-link is made of pins and plates connected to each other.

Final Model-

Final Render-

5. Oil-tank:

A Oil tank is a storage container for the oil and released to the engine.

Final Model-

Final Render-

6. Pedal:

A Pedal is a tool connected to the lower part of the chopper used to provide stability to the rider.

Final Model-

Final Render-

7. Front and Rear Wheel:

A wheel is a circular body that revolves around an axle and enables the chopper to move on the ground.

Final Model Front Wheel-

Final Render Front Wheel-

Final Model Rear Wheel-

Final Render Rear Wheel-

8. Front Fork:

The front fork is a suspension component of the chopper, it consists of the headlight, handle, clutch and brake. It is used to steer the vehicle.

Final Model-

Front Fork Final Render-

9. Chassis:

Chassis is a basic metal framework in an automobile in which other components of the vehicle attached.

Final Sketch-

Final Render-

10. Engine:

An engine is the most important part of an automobile. It converts energy to mechanical energy by burning fuels to drive the vehicle.

Final Model-

Final Render-

11. Gas tank:

A gas tank is a container used to hold the chopper’s fuel in liquid or vapor form.

Final Sketch-

Final Render-

Final Assembly of Chopper: Assembly consists of many components and parts. Now we create assembly of individual parts we created and fit it together by using tools like mates, move and rotate components. First we open all the parts in solidworks and insert one by one in assembly window from side pane. First we insert chassis, engine, pedal, kickstand, transmission belt, rear wheel, rear fender, chainlink, gas tank, front fork, front wheel, and front fender.

Front view:

Side view:

Isometric view:

Top view:

Camera View:

Photo Realistic Rendering Using Solidoworks Visualize:

Conclusion: Each part of the American chopper modeled in Solidworks with given constraints and dimensions using Solidworks tools then the individual parts assembled in the Solidworks assembly window using mates and advanced mates and final rendering completed in Solidworks built-in photo view 360 and Solidworks Visualize.