Challenge

Radar Mast & Final Assembly of Yacht

1. Radar Mast

2. Yacht Assembly

3D Modelling, Assembly, and Photorealistic Rendering of Sunseeker Predator Yacht

Aim -

Objectives -

Introduction -

Solidworks - Solidworks also known as DSS Solidworks, is a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) computer published by Dassault Systèmes.

Sunseeker Predator Yacht - Sunseeker International is a British luxury performance motor yacht brand. Originally named Poole Power Boats, the company was founded by brothers Robert and John Braithwaite in 1969. The company changed its name to Sunseeker International in 1985 and has become a global icon. Its headquarters and main assembly facility are in Poole Harbour, at Poole in Dorset, England. A Predator is poised and dynamic. Offers performance, agility, and exceptional handling, with a low-profile silhouette that cuts through the water. Complete with joystick control and 34-knot capability, she will provide an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind driving experience in well-appointed surroundings. Over two spacious decks, both modern and classic designs blend harmoniously to exceed even the highest of expectations. On the main deck, expansive windows allow plenty of natural light to illuminate both the dining and separate seating areas. Below deck, three double suites, plus a twin bed guest cabin comfortably accommodate up to eight guests. The cockpit features a blend of contemporary style, design, and modern technologies, while the flybridge is just as sumptuous and innovative. Rarely overshadowed, never outrun. It leaves all others in its wake.

Design Methodology -

Features Used in modeling of Predator Yacht -

Creating 2D Sketch - 2D Sketch is created on XY, XZ, or YZ planes. With the help of a 2D sketch, we create 3D features. The status of the sketch can be determined by color codes. If the sketch is black then it is fully defined, if the sketch is blue then it is under-defined, if the sketch is red then it is called over-defined.

Extruded Boss/Bass - Using this feature, we can create a solid with the same boundary as that of the 2D sketch we are using for extrusion.

Knit Surface - Using this feature two or more two surfaces can be joined and converted into a single entity.

Extend Surface - Using this feature we can extend the surface using its edge.

Fill Surface - Using this feature we can create the surface in the close boundary.

Surface Extrude - Using this feature any 2D sketch can be extruded to create a surface.

Revolved Boss/Bass - This feature is used to create a solid 3d model around an axis. With this feature, we can create cylindrical shapes.

Swept Boss/Bass - Using this feature we can create complex hollow pipes, curved rods, tubes, and twisted parts. Inputs for this feature are a path and a sketch perpendicular to that path.

Extruded Cut - Using this feature we remove solid which has the same boundaries as that of the 2D sketch, this feature is used to create hollow surfaces.

Lofted Boss/Bass - This feature is easily used to add materials between two or more profiles. Inputs for this feature are cross-section and guide curve.

Chamfer - This feature is used to create cuts (45-degree angle with the normal surface) or straighten edges or corners (vertex) of the 3D model.

Circular Pattern - Using this feature we can create patterns of a feature, body, or face circularly.

Curve-driven Pattern -This feature is used to create patterns along a planar or 3D curve.

Draft - We use this feature to provide taper on specified angles, using a neutral plane or parting line.

Convert Entities - This feature is used to create a replica of a sketch entity or its dimensions in the same plane or another coordinate.

Shell - This feature is used to create the spherical shape or Dome on 3D parts or shapes.

Split - This feature is used to cut the part across some sketch boundary and to remove that part from the main model.

Reference Geometry - This feature is used to create plans, axes, coordinate systems, and points.

Curves - This feature is used to create one 3D curve from two 2D curves drawn on different plans.

Combine - This feature is used to join two or more solid bodies into a single entity.

Components - Sunseeker Predator Yacht consists of -

Propeller - Tools used to create Propeller are Revolve, Loft, Fillet, Cut Extrude, and Circular Pattern.

Radar- Tools used are Extruded Boss/Bass, Fillet, Extrude Cut, Sketch Pattern, Mirror, and Split Line.

Hull - Tools used are Projected Curve, Surface Loft, Surface Trim, Surface Extend, Surface Trim, Surface Fill, Surface Knit, Shell, Extruded Boss, Chamfer, Fillet, Sweep, Dome, Helix/Spiral, Mirror.

Superstructure - Tools used are Surface Extrude, Surface Sweep, Surface Knit, Fillet, Projected Curve, Surface Loft, Surface Fill, Surface Trim, Surface Knit, and Ruled Surface.
Front Seat - Tools used are Surface Sweep, Surface Extrude, Surface Trim, Surface Loft, Surface Fill, Surface Knit, Chamfer, Fillet, Dome, Mirror, and Cut Extrude.