Use your Fusion skills to design a functional, custom insert that securely fits a dial caliper in its case.
Complete this project to design and prototype a custom insert that secures a dial caliper in its case. Use your beginner-to-intermediate CAD skills and knowledge to create a 3D model using sketches, modify the model, analyze interferences, and 3D print the completed project. As a final challenge, modify the final design to accommodate a digital display-style caliper.
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Need to teach the skills covered in this project?
Take the modules in the Introduction to CAD collection. Each module is focused on a particular skill such as sketching or drawing. Students can learn at their own pace and track their progress in their dashboard.
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