Complete this project to design and prototype a water filter that accepts many types of filtering media. Use your intermediate CAD skills and knowledge to create a 3D model with multiple components and modify it for manufacture by 3D printing. Then, improve the existing design by creating a new cap and inlet method to accommodate many tubing sizes while reducing the potential for leaks.
After completing this project you’ll be able to:
- Design a customizable solid model using 2D sketches.
- Use geometric constraints and dimensions to make precise adjustments.
- Create revolved solids from 2D sketches.
- Use the Offset Face tool to create allowance between parts.
- Apply modeled threads inside and outside of components.
- Duplicate components with joints to create copies of groups of components.
- Import existing parts from third-party providers in the STEP file format.
- Apply a variety of joints to components to verify realistic interaction between parts.
- Analyze interference between solids and interpret the results to make adjustments.
- Prepare the model for 3D printing.
