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Camaro_Dan
01-08-2006, 04:12 PM
Hi!
I would like to know how many of you do work in SolidWorks?
I have just started to learn how to use the program and I am curious to see what parts you guys have been making.

So if you have some cool drawings please post a picture of it here, or send me the parts file to [email protected] and I'll post them here. I would love to play around with some parts, but my skills are not that great yet, and my imagination isn't that good either.

I think this thread will be very interesting if a lot of you post here.

Thanks
/Dan

Samckitt
01-08-2006, 06:18 PM
Nope, I use Unigraphics or Solid Edge. Both of which are products of the company I work for, UGS.
Scot

Derek69SS
01-08-2006, 07:57 PM
I haven't touched it in a year. I use AutoCAD at work, but was trained in Solidworks at school 2 years ago.

I have a bootlegged copy of both at home if I ever feel the need to draw something up. :)

B Schein
01-08-2006, 08:18 PM
Pro-E here Is it was a step learning curve from AutoCAD, but much more powerful software for doing engineering analysis.

MoeBawlz
01-08-2006, 10:35 PM
UG here, and like Brian Schein I had the same steep learning curve from AutoCAD. Although I now work a little with Solid works, but havnt gotten into anything fun yet with models im just getting aquainted with the program. I have all my cool stuff like my redesigned PS2 controller on Unigraphics. But I got lots of pictures of that.

Camaro_Dan
01-09-2006, 01:00 PM
Please post some pictures of your drawings in either program. Lets see it :D

Camaro_Dan
01-09-2006, 04:17 PM
Here is my first drawing. I have only used SolidWorks since after x-mas so please keep that in mind before you yell at me for whatever reason :-)

/Dan

MoeBawlz
01-09-2006, 07:53 PM
Not to schabby... You got a good grip on what your doing it looks like. Enjoy the software.

Here is the PS2 controller I made for a class last year. The project was that i had to come up with a marketable idea, but the product had to be an assembly using existing technology or a whole new idea and be able to produce a working prototype and develop cavity and core molds for all the parts. So I decided to redesign a ps2 controller.

The pics are of a variety, the first two in Unigraphics, and then just a digital shot of the working prototype. The first one is a assembly with a transparent front piece, then a back shot, then pics of inside of both of the halves, and a pic of the finished product. I also have pics of the cavity and core mold for both halves.

EDIT: well i was going to post pics of the finished working prototype but it appears my files are to large, But if you want to see them let me know. Also its kinda hard to see the surface of the front of the controller but i can always resize pics and repost.

airrj1
01-10-2006, 07:16 AM
Here are some of my Pro/E models that I have uploaded already.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6222

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6223

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=889

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=890

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=888

I still can't figure out how to insert photo's. I but plastic parts on Pro/E everyday. We do some pretty cool stuff.

BMF Machine
01-10-2006, 07:50 AM
Nope, I use Unigraphics or Solid Edge. Both of which are products of the company I work for, UGS.
Scot
:offtopic: You have got, by FAR, the COOLEST avatar!!!!! Killer Monte as well, but I love the Fetus grabbing GEARS!:throw:


Kevin,
Solidwork beginner
E-mail sent

CAMAROBOY69
01-10-2006, 10:27 AM
That PS2 controller and the bug looks cool. If I sat down and messed with Solid works for while I could make a controller or most anything I wanted. I actually started drawing my quad about a year ago but never finished it. But for now I just make parts, brackets, and emblems for people. If you want to see some of my recent stuff visit adfabdesign.com
You can see samples of my latest stuff here.
http://adfabdesign.com/Site/Products-669.html
I realy need to update that site again.

MoeBawlz
01-10-2006, 10:49 AM
Yah all it takes is some time to figure out new tools and play with em, and just practice and you can make just about anything you want. In UG i just got started with surface modeling, and that was the first thing i got started with. I had lots of other stuff, but its all on the server at school and i wont be back there for a week or so.

Anyone know if SW has somethin like UGs Shape studio?

CAMAROBOY69
01-10-2006, 11:01 AM
I wish I knew how to make more curved shapes or however they cut out the shell like airrj1 did with his bug shell. And how Mowebalz did with the PS2 controller.
If I could figure that out I would design my entire car. I can wing it but I know there has to be a better way. The one program I would LOVE to get is Softimage or whatever Kris Horton uses. People that use that program can produce anything in the world you can think of. Yeah anything. Ive seen just friggin amazing human renders. Just do a search on Softimage and look at all the pics. :razz:

CAMAROBOY69
01-10-2006, 11:05 AM
Go to this page and you can be here for days looking at renders on the left side of the page for each month. http://www.softimage.com/Community/Xsi/Galleries/v3/Gal_Jan06/Gal_Jan06.asp

MoeBawlz
01-10-2006, 01:14 PM
Yah softimage is GREAT!!! i havnt had a chance to have first hand experience yet with it, but i really want to try it out. my experience lies in 3DS Max and Viz for rendering. Although I havnt gotten into much of complex shapes in rendering programs yet though. I deal with CAD much more in that area than i do in rendering. Although Im working through tutorials in 3DS Max to learn about it.

We had a guy come into our class who uses soft image and did some absolutely amazing things with global lighting.

kmcanally
01-10-2006, 03:06 PM
I use SW to design peripheral equipment for large sheet-fed printing presses like Heidelberg, Komori, and Mitsubishi. This part is a housing that contains the operator interface for an automated ink dispensing system.

Samckitt
01-10-2006, 03:19 PM
I feel left out now. Since I have been working for UGS I have not done that much design work. Instead I have supported, mentored, & instructed classes & users on the Unigraphics system. Before working for UGS I designed turbochargers for Schwitzer. That was in interesting challenge. I have only worked on simple things like fishtank stands, clutch master cylinder brackets, tubing bender frame (that I never built).

C5 brakes on B spindles: http://mysite.verizon.net/res722js/ug_model_exp.jpg

Clutch bracket: http://mysite.verizon.net/res722js/ug_brkt.jpg

Scot

MoeBawlz
01-10-2006, 03:46 PM
cool... theres an opening now at Honeywell turbochargers that I would love to get involved with, but they want 2-3 years work experience, of which i dont quite have yet. But hopefully ill have an internship lined up this summer... now the question becomes do i become a teacher (what my major was for) or go into my minor (design)

Sorry for the hijack

Samckitt
01-10-2006, 03:55 PM
Here is my $.02. I currently support the automotive field. And have pretty much worked in that field for the past 14 years. Most of the design work for automotive industry is moving overseas. I am sure a lot of other manufacturing industries are doing the same. It is hard to have the teaching field move overseas. At the moment the $ may not be as good in the teaching field, but I feel it is going to be harder & harder to get into the design world.

Again just my $.02.

Scot

MoeBawlz
01-10-2006, 04:58 PM
im sorry maybe i wasnt clear enough, by teaching i mean highschool cad and autos. Although teaching UG wouldnt be a bad deal either.

ProStreet R/T
01-10-2006, 10:43 PM
I wish I could share some of my renderings but that would get me in a little trouble right now.

I will share this though.

http://dpcars.aprsworld.com

On the left side, click the black carbon LM race car looking thing.

Not too bad for a little home project, just building and designing a complete race car from the ground up. TONS of 3d renderings, it's basically engineer porn :seizure:

MoeBawlz
01-11-2006, 10:31 AM
haha nice, why cant you show some of the renderings? I see your using solid works on this stuff. Where did you learn solid works? and what do you do for work that involves it now?

by the way... killer car... Id love to do something like this when i find the time to actually use on it. just finishing school and starting my career isnt the best time probably... hopefully in the future ill have some more free time.

But thats really cool, I like the backbone type frame, and the engine offset to the one side. AWD, Chain drive... very cool.

MoeBawlz
01-11-2006, 11:05 AM
Ok after going over your website Prostreet R/T i have a few questions that NEED ANSWERING!!!!

first off is that M5 yours? Did you get to drive the Atom or was that someone else? And if you or your company gets to do all this cool stuff. Where do I sign up?

ProStreet R/T
01-11-2006, 11:06 AM
haha nice, why cant you show some of the renderings? I see your using solid works on this stuff. Where did you learn solid works? and what do you do for work that involves it now?

by the way... killer car... Id love to do something like this when i find the time to actually use on it. just finishing school and starting my career isnt the best time probably... hopefully in the future ill have some more free time.

But thats really cool, I like the backbone type frame, and the engine offset to the one side. AWD, Chain drive... very cool.

Posting the renderings could compromise our position in the market with regards to releasing a new product ;) IE, it could cost us A LOT of $$$, and my ass if anyone ever found out.

I first learned a-cad/mech desktop many years ago so I had a good understanding of the principles of 3d modeling. Basically got myself a copy of SW and started playing with it. Learning curve isn't bad, and it's a much more powerful system.

My main job is commercial engineering, but I also do contract work for some local aftermarket automotive companies. It sounds fun but 85% of what I work on is rather dull, then again everyonce in a while I do get a cool project to work on.

Yeah that car is going to be off the hook, especially when he gets the V8 in there and it's making 600hp all motor. In an awd car that weighs nothing, it will flat haul the mail.

ProStreet R/T
01-11-2006, 11:09 AM
Ok after going over your website Prostreet R/T i have a few questions that NEED ANSWERING!!!!

first off is that M5 yours? Did you get to drive the Atom or was that someone else? And if you or your company gets to do all this cool stuff. Where do I sign up?


LOL, thats not my website, just someone I've worked with and talk to quite a bit. He is just a particularly bright mechanical engineer who really like cars.

What you don't see is the $80k he has sunk into that car thus far.

MoeBawlz
01-11-2006, 11:23 AM
80k???? wow... hmm maybe ill have to reconsider going back to school for a ME degree or masters...

John Monnin
01-11-2006, 08:27 PM
I have a lot of car parts in Solidworks, At Work I have complete vehicle solid models of several large fleet customers walk-in style trucks, UPS trucks, FedEx Trucks, Fritolay...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
Somewhere I have a picture of the engine block in the spare bedroom next to my computer but I can't find it right now:)

Camaro_Dan
01-12-2006, 04:11 PM
is that a Mitsubishi V6?

John Monnin
01-12-2006, 04:39 PM
is that a Mitsubishi V6?

Its a Mitsubishi 3.0L 6G72 V6 TWin Turbo block, I also modeled a 3.5L 6G74 which is VERY similar, So close that I now have the only 3.5L Stealth TT in the world. Actually there are 3 3.5L Twin Turbos in the world but I have the only Stealth;)

Camaro_Dan
01-22-2006, 05:33 AM
I thought that there would be more of you forum users that used solidworks?! Want to see more :D

wickedmotorhead
02-16-2006, 11:14 PM
A Few of my favorites. I love Solidworks. I started on Pro-E and AutoCad, but I would never go back.

LS2 Corvette Engine
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1l1091904rz.jpg)

Our new AFX spindle Assembly
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img103.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tallafxisosrhlh1215055uf.jpg)

Some of our product line rendered
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img125.imageshack.us/my.php?image=coverasm09190534fz.jpg)

Camaro_Dan
02-17-2006, 01:52 AM
Very VERY NICE!! some day I will hopefully be making that kind of advanced parts myself. that would be a good day :D

wiedemab
02-17-2006, 05:13 AM
We used ProE at Purdue, so I haven't had much if any exposure to Solidworks. What are your pros and cons. Ease of use, features. Just curious. I'm only using ProE to tinker and draw parts for myself now, but I miss doing some more detailed work.

By the way your renderings looks great.

Brandon

wickedmotorhead
02-17-2006, 09:44 AM
Thanks for the comments. I just think Solidworks is more user friendly and can inport and export just about any file from any program. I do hear that the latest Pro/E is more like Solidworks in being user friendly. As an example I had used Pro/E for about 3 years and within a month of doing some built in and online tutorials in Solidworks I could do about twice as much.

wiedemab
02-17-2006, 11:06 AM
Maybe I'll have to see if I can come up with Solidworks. I always like to learn new things. Unfortunately I'm kind of a Jack of all trades, master of none, but I get by.

I've got ProE Wildfire v1.0 from when I was school. PTC gave our Mini-Baja team licenses of it!

MoeBawlz
02-17-2006, 04:48 PM
Solidworks is defiantely very user friendly, and ProE wildfire has made VAST improvements over the old pull down menus. Ive done only a little in Pro E and most of my backround was when it was still pull down menus and extreemly NOT user friendly. Solidworks has been real nice to work with. Its easy to use much like Unigraphics which is where I do just about all my work.

Samckitt
02-17-2006, 04:54 PM
UG kicks butt. But that is all I have used for 14 years, and since I work for the company I pretty much have to say it. But honestly when you have used it for 14 years & 12 versions you tend to know it pretty well.

Scot

MoeBawlz
02-17-2006, 05:03 PM
haha I agree... tehre are so many SW fans and PRO E fans... but im stickin with my UG... im interviewing for a job tomorrow that uses UG NX 2.

Speaking of working for Unigraphics, do you know of any open positions witin the company? Im from the nortwest suburbs and I know that you have one of your locations right around me. I was just curious if you knew of anything.

CAMAROBOY69
02-17-2006, 08:12 PM
Some of you guys have some incredible skill in Solid works. I am very impressed. :twothumbs

John Monnin
02-26-2006, 09:29 AM
A few more pictures just to keep the thread alive

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

HWY Nova
02-26-2006, 08:37 PM
Here is a SolidWorks project I did recently, as well as the end result. I designed the bracketry to mount all of the accessories to the front of this beautiful big block.

CAMAROBOY69
02-27-2006, 04:52 AM
WHoa that engine is beautiful!

HWY Nova
02-27-2006, 10:33 AM
Thanks.... The engine belongs to a friend who I am helping. I enjoy designing anything automotive. I am a degreed mechanical engineer; I have used Pro-E for 8 years before switching to SolidWorks for the past 6 years.

I am currently designing early Nova parts for my own cars (finally). I will post designs as I complete them. I'm in the process of enlarging my garage to work on the Novas.

rb70383
03-08-2006, 01:46 AM
Ok not to thread hijack, but where did all of you go to learn this? This is something I think I would like to learn with at home. My job is no where near as interesting as desiging anything.

Camaro_Dan
03-08-2006, 02:05 AM
I just got the program and bought a book called SolidWorks the basics 2004. I got SolidWorks 2006 but did not find a book for 2006

Twin_Turbo
03-08-2006, 03:24 AM
Here's some stuff I did...can't take full credit for the vette IRS, although I did modify it here and there most of that had been done by someone else already (why invent the wheel twice) sorry for the large pics...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/03/irscad1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/03/wheelassembly-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/03/wheeltire-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/03/caliperbracket-1.jpg

Samckitt
03-08-2006, 03:37 AM
Twin-turbo,
ANy chance you can get a solid model of a 87-96 Vette IRS?

Thanks,
Scot

wiedemab
03-08-2006, 04:26 AM
I learned Pro/E during my time at Purdue earning my BSME. I've just now started tinkering in Solidworks, but once you learn on solid modeling program I think it's easier to pick up others.

Brandon

John Monnin
03-08-2006, 04:40 AM
Ok not to thread hijack, but where did all of you go to learn this? This is something I think I would like to learn with at home. My job is no where near as interesting as desiging anything.

Solidworks often has free training seminars, I am not sure how helpful they are:

http://www.solidworks.com/pages/news/ResellerSeminars.html

Solidworks used to have a program were you could get a 6 month copy of the software to self-train yourself for a new career as a solidworks designer. I am not sure if they still do this.

Twin_Turbo
03-08-2006, 04:59 AM
Twin-turbo,
ANy chance you can get a solid model of a 87-96 Vette IRS?

Thanks,
Scot


No, I could do one from a late C3 Dana 44 center section but don't have a C4 IRS anymore..and it was a D36, assuming you want a D44???

I could give you the parts that are about the same, like the halfshafts and such..the C4 halfshafts are a bit longer but it's easy to change that. The C4 diff is dimensionally very similar to the C3 one, both the iron and later alu model (which is a D44, just not a super D44 and not as strong), the batwings although not interchangeable because of the ring gear sticking out further do share the same bolt hole position and the camber bracket for the C4 is the same bolt spacing/pattern as the alu C3 one.

I have some assembly drawings of the C4 stuff somewhere..maybe it has measurements, don't remember. If it has it would be fairly simple to do one.

Samckitt
03-08-2006, 08:46 AM
The Dana 36 C4 stuff would work. I believe the mount points on the car are the same. I would like to see how (if) I can get one mounted in an 86 Monte SS. Anything you can/will give me is better than what I have.

Not sure if I can open a solidworks file directly into UG. Can you IGES them?
Thanks,
Scot

MoeBawlz
03-08-2006, 09:47 AM
I know you can import a UG file directly into SW... I would presume you could do it visa versa but Im not positive on that.

Samckitt
03-08-2006, 10:13 AM
Just checked & I can open DXF/DWG, IGES, STEP, Parasolid (UG proprietary), Solid Edge, Ideas & CATIA.

Scot

HWY Nova
03-11-2006, 10:52 AM
rb70383, For me..... designing car parts is a fun hobby, but it is also a sickness..... but I LOVE IT. I have years of experience with Pro-E (8 years) and SolidWorks (6 years). I was trained on Pro-E through my work, but I taught myself SolidWorks.... It was easy after using Pro-E. You can take classes at most city/junior colleges in SolidWorks, as well as 3D AutoCAD. I design high-end pumps and cooling systems for the aerospace and space industries (including pumps that have traveld to Mars). I am the Marketing & Product Development Manager of a small company in California.


Twin_Turbo, NICE WORK! What is your background?

John Monnin
03-11-2006, 04:20 PM
I would love to get copies of ANY solidmodels that are car related.
Right now I am modeling a GM A-body frame to see if my AWD lemans project is feasable, and because I don't have enough money to do it even if it is feasable;)

I can Host Solid models on the internet at my website:

http://www.wrenchmonkey.com/Webpages/Solids/Solids.html

Email me your solid models to [email protected] and I will host them and post links here! Please put Soldiworks or Pro-touring in the title so I don't delete your email as spam.

DB Z28
03-11-2006, 06:09 PM
Did Soildworks model making for 2nd and 3rd gen hood hinges to make them out of aluminum since no one makes them yet.Getting ready to mill them out CNC program.

Camaro_Dan
03-15-2006, 12:17 AM
I made a fuel log last night. here are two pictures, they are the same basicly but with different materials

Twin_Turbo
03-23-2006, 02:25 PM
Twin_Turbo, NICE WORK! What is your background?

Thanks, I actually have no automotive or design background...it's all self taught, (everything, the solidworks stuff, the suspension work, the welding, fabricating..everything) I live in the Netherlands and we don't have classes for welding and that kind of stuff, just full blown education that costs a lot of $$...so I just learn as I go along.

I like the parts sharing idea, anyone have a complete smallblock? I had started on one but lost the part file (along with a fully completed big block crower stack injection setup :( ) but have many other parts, all in the above pic...so I can share them if needed.

HWY Nova
03-23-2006, 02:57 PM
Twin_Turbo: Keep up the awesome work. I am modeling a full frame for a 63 Nova. The frame will have a truck-arm rear suspension set-up. I am also modeling an accessory drive ffor a small block chevy (and it is turning out wild!). I'll post models as I complete them.

Twin_Turbo
03-25-2006, 05:40 AM
John, hope your email box can hold 30 or so Megs, I'm sending several models in a ZIP....

Twin_Turbo
03-25-2006, 08:00 AM
rats..that didn't work...it got bounced. Gotta make the zip file smaller... what's the max you can receive?

John Monnin
03-25-2006, 05:40 PM
rats..that didn't work...it got bounced. Gotta make the zip file smaller... what's the max you can receive?

10mb is as big as I can recieve in an email, If you can't get the assembly small enough,try breaking it into smaller assemblies, I will turn it back into a larger assembly when I upload it.

I will try to figure out how to remotely load to my FTP site if this doesn't work.

Twin_Turbo
03-25-2006, 11:48 PM
I'll send smaller files, I wasn't sending an assembly but just single parts

John Monnin
03-26-2006, 09:27 AM
I'll send smaller files, I wasn't sending an assembly but just single parts

I got them, I will try to rebuild the assembly tonight. I am using Solidworks 2005 so any earlier version parts will be converted to 2005. I am not upgrading to Solidworks 2006 yet because anyone with earlier versions of solidworks would not be able to open the files.

Twin_Turbo
03-26-2006, 10:44 AM
I've got more....coming your way. BTW, I only sent individual parts, do you want the entire assemblies?

John Monnin
03-26-2006, 01:48 PM
I've got more....coming your way. BTW, I only sent individual parts, do you want the entire assemblies?

Send me the assemblies too, I can save them as step files do other people can download them too.

Edit: I got the second batch of parts and they look nice:)

John Monnin
03-27-2006, 06:30 PM
I uploaded a bunch of C2/c3 rear suspension parts

http://www.wrenchmonkey.com/Webpages/Solids/Solids.html

EDIT: I incorrectly had this listed as C4 suspension earlier sorry!

Twin_Turbo
03-28-2006, 02:57 AM
It's a C2/C3 suspension, used from 63 to 79. This is the one w/ the cast iron differential.

The C4 susp. is completely different w/ trailing rods and a set of toe control rods

robyrd
04-02-2006, 06:36 PM
I'm currently in a class learning Solid Edge v17. I'm loving it!
We've got a project right now to design a 4" car body and chassis that we are going to print w/ one of those 3D printers (coolest things EVER!!) I'm pretty pumped. I'll post up, after i finish it.

Twin_Turbo
05-01-2006, 11:17 AM
I've got a rough model of the 1980-82 Corvette diff (dana44)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/05/batwingassy1-1.jpg

I also acquired a C4 Super Dana 44 and will model that one if i have some spare time left.

wiedemab
05-01-2006, 12:03 PM
Not to jump into this thread, but back in school we used an SLA (Stereolithography) to create prototype parts. It was great fun. We made a scale model John Deere skid steer with hydraulic cylinders that could be operated with water and syringes. This work was all done in ProE (back then it was version 2000i^2)

OK, I'll let you guys get back to car stuff. I just thought I'd chime in with an SLA story.

Brandon

rb70383
05-02-2006, 01:28 AM
My buddy just got solidworks, so I get to borrow it....:ssst: I tried it and have no idea!! LOL I'll look into the book for it. I'm going in to get a rod and plate out of my arm so during recovery when I get tired of Xbox, I'll get tied up in SW. Any one got anypointers??

kmcanally
05-02-2006, 03:51 AM
Not to jump into this thread, but back in school we used an SLA (Stereolithography) to create prototype parts. It was great fun. We made a scale model John Deere skid steer with hydraulic cylinders that could be operated with water and syringes. This work was all done in ProE (back then it was version 2000i^2)

OK, I'll let you guys get back to car stuff. I just thought I'd chime in with an SLA story.

Brandon

Did you see the Hot Rod cover shot of the SLA intake on LS7? Pretty neat...and they actually ran the engine with it.

MoeBawlz
05-02-2006, 04:48 PM
SLA is real nice for that reason that and so is SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) which creates a metal finished part out of a prototype. I have a little experience with FDM (Fuse Deposition Model) which is ABS resin extruded into the prototype shape but its brittle and mostly used for light mockup or testing how it feels in your hand.

Twin_Turbo
05-10-2006, 04:50 PM
anyone still doing SW modeling? I'm still working on my car model:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/05/racechassis4-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/05/racechassis5-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/05/racechassis6-1.jpg

wickedmotorhead
05-10-2006, 08:53 PM
Sweet car modeling.

MoeBawlz
05-10-2006, 08:57 PM
When I get more time Ill be cranking out some stuff. Actually does anyone have an ACCURATE model of ANY engine? I am looking for one I can make an animation out of.

Twin_Turbo
05-11-2006, 02:03 PM
Not me...I just did a quick crude shape.

over @ lateral-g there's an artwork section where someone has excellent models of a SBC and a TKO. I wish I had an accurate SBC or even better BBC model.

96Z28SS
05-25-2006, 04:48 PM
here is a 2006-07 Tahoe that I have been designing Fender Flares for.

Samckitt
05-25-2006, 05:04 PM
Robert, that is pretty cool. Do you work for GM, or did you model all of that?
Scot

96Z28SS
05-25-2006, 05:22 PM
Robert, that is pretty cool. Do you work for GM, or did you model all of that?
Scot

I don't work for GM, but the data came from GM thru SEMA.
I just design truck accessories.

Samckitt
05-25-2006, 05:50 PM
That is cool. Who do you work for & where are you located?

Scot

John Monnin
05-26-2006, 03:59 AM
Not me...I just did a quick crude shape.

over @ lateral-g there's an artwork section where someone has excellent models of a SBC and a TKO. I wish I had an accurate SBC or even better BBC model.

I believe he works for a SEMA approved shop. A shop that gets caught giving solid models to NON-SEMA approved shops you could loose acess to OEM data.

I have begged a few shops to give me models, swearing to GOD that I won't say were I got them from, No Luck, There is no way a smart shop is going to risk loosing acess to OEM data just to make me happy.

I work for a company that builds truck bodies, I have solid models of an E350 Van frame, and the brand new Cummins 07 emissions engines. If I gave those away my work would probably have to fire me to keep recieving that kind of data in the future.

Twin_Turbo
05-27-2006, 04:37 PM
I've been working on a double a arm suspension (IRS) that I'm building
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/05/reararm1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/05/reararm2-1.jpg

and a cantilever (???) shock setup...still messing about with either push or pull systems...haven't figured out what it'll be yet.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/05/shockcam2-1.jpg

Samckitt
05-27-2006, 05:17 PM
That's pretty cool.

Scot

The Rabbitt
07-12-2007, 09:26 AM
Hey Guys, Im new to this site and was just wandering through. Ive been looking for a 454 chevy big block file for Solidworks. A friend and I have been pondering designing our own race car for some time and with my access to Solidworks and a rapid prototyping machine, we're doing a virtual version. We have a good idea of where to go, but the main factor is the engine and designing from there (Have to design the chassis around the engine hanging off the left side). For a look at what were doing, you can check out www.oswegospeedway.com... the tradition long stemmed in the history of the track, we want to develop a better and more radical supermodified. Thanks for the help!

Brandon Miller
07-12-2007, 10:22 AM
I use Pro E Wildfire 3.0 here at work as a machine designer. I also have Pro E WF 3.0 and Solidworks 2007 at home. I'd much rather do modeling in Pro E and any detail drawings in Solidworks. I don't have much free time to work on my own stuff but I have tons of ideas floating around in my head.
Attached is a photo of a Ranger I'm working on with my own rim design.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

John Monnin
07-18-2007, 03:45 PM
Hey Guys, Im new to this site and was just wandering through. Ive been looking for a 454 chevy big block file for Solidworks. A friend and I have been pondering designing our own race car for some time and with my access to Solidworks and a rapid prototyping machine, we're doing a virtual version. We have a good idea of where to go, but the main factor is the engine and designing from there (Have to design the chassis around the engine hanging off the left side). For a look at what were doing, you can check out www.oswegospeedway.com (http://www.oswegospeedway.com)... the tradition long stemmed in the history of the track, we want to develop a better and more radical supermodified. Thanks for the help!


I think I have acess for a GM 8.1L Vortec model but I can not share copies of it because of legal requirements. I have been trying to get copies of other engines without any luck.

If you are building a race car I would buy a plastic replica engine and sell it on Ebay when you are done.

I could take a few

The Rabbitt
07-19-2007, 05:53 AM
John, there isnt some way I could just get the basic "box" dimensions of it? Motor mounts, length, and the header bolt locations? Thats all I really need... just enough information to make a dummy shape like guy with the belts and pully system did... some point the future Id like to make it accurate to have a full model... but for now, I just need to get the cage and basic chassis designed... (and an aweful lot of suspension and drive line components). Thanks for the answer tho! Its greatly appreciated!

Kiddi
07-19-2007, 05:34 PM
Inventor anyone???

Here's some basic stuff I made the other day... Round port Pontiac exhaust flange.. yumm

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

John Monnin
07-20-2007, 03:06 PM
John, there isnt some way I could just get the basic "box" dimensions of it? Motor mounts, length, and the header bolt locations? Thats all I really need... just enough information to make a dummy shape like guy with the belts and pully system did... some point the future Id like to make it accurate to have a full model... but for now, I just need to get the cage and basic chassis designed... (and an aweful lot of suspension and drive line components). Thanks for the answer tho! Its greatly appreciated!

If you are interested in the Vortec version I can probably put something together next week.

Anyone want to loan me a PAYR plastic replica engine so I can make a solid model of more traditional block

The Rabbitt
07-23-2007, 05:16 AM
Is there a difference between the vortec version and the traditional blocks? Heck, I didnt realize that a 427 and 454 big block were the same on the outside... didnt help me find them any... but it was nice, lol.... Thanks for all of the help.

Samckitt
07-23-2007, 06:19 AM
Blocks are the same, heads are different.

The Rabbitt
07-23-2007, 07:16 AM
If theyre the same, it works for me... I dont really need the detail, I just need the "pickup" points mostly. Just a dummy to put in my chassis file to design the mounts, and make sure theres enough room for it and the heads... Even with the heads all I need is the bolt hole locations for the headers so I can make sure I have room to route them (or make my own to go where I need them to). You guys have no idea how much thought has gone into it between me and a friend and to finally have the ability to make it more than a napkin sketch is a project Im anxious to tackel. Thanks for all of the help! Its greatly appreciated!
:drive2:

HWY Nova
07-23-2007, 09:10 AM
Rabbitt,

I'll e-mail you big block blueprints later today!

--Eric

Samckitt
07-23-2007, 09:17 AM
On the heads, the only difference (I think) is the location of the intake bolt holes. Exhaust ports "may" be a little different. The LT1 uses the Vortec port design & the exhaust ports are .100" higher than normal SBC.

The Rabbitt
07-23-2007, 09:42 AM
Thats neat to know, honestly, that doesnt even affect me... Im not a motor guy, never will be... so even if some day building this thing came to fruition, all I would have to do is make sure the motor fits... and press the loud pedal, lol... Thanks for all of the help guys! As this comes together Ill post updates!

HWY Nova
07-23-2007, 10:40 AM
Hey Rabbitt,

Check your e-mail....... I just sent you block and head drawings!

--Eric

Samckitt
07-23-2007, 11:48 AM
I want it too. :-)

Twin_Turbo
07-23-2007, 11:51 AM
me three!! twinturbo @ home.nl

HWY Nova
07-23-2007, 01:46 PM
samckitt: PM me your e-mail address.

twinturbo: Drawings sent!


--Eric

Larry Callahan
07-23-2007, 03:45 PM
Anyone know where I can find a cad file for an old 70's vintage small block chevy with heads? I would love to have one to go with my moon intake I am working on.

Twin_Turbo
07-24-2007, 04:34 AM
Got em, I already had those LOL :D I have editions 3,4,5^& 6 of the power book and some have more drawings than others.

Larry, are you working on a moon crossram intake? I may still have the model of mine somewhere, it's not a moon but it is fairly similar. I do have the dcoe/dhla mounting patterns somewhere and the manifold flanges. I just may still have the manifold.

John Monnin
07-25-2007, 05:38 PM
I would LOVE drawings of small block and Big Block Chevy.

I will host anything like this on my webpage if you would allow.

[email protected]

It has been a nightmare at work this week so I didn't get a chance to check for the engine models yet.

John Monnin
07-29-2007, 01:07 PM
I hope this will work for you its the overall dimensions for 8.1L Vortec BigBlock.

Page 2 shows the engine mount locations as close as I could figure
Page 3 shows the exhaust flange location

http://www.wrenchmonkey.com/Images/Solids/BigBlock.PDF


John, there isnt some way I could just get the basic "box" dimensions of it? Motor mounts, length, and the header bolt locations? Thats all I really need... just enough information to make a dummy shape like guy with the belts and pully system did... some point the future Id like to make it accurate to have a full model... but for now, I just need to get the cage and basic chassis designed... (and an aweful lot of suspension and drive line components). Thanks for the answer tho! Its greatly appreciated!

68sixspeed
07-29-2007, 03:34 PM
I'm feeling inspired... maybe I'll join sema as a manufacturer just to get at the CAD data-- could be fun to do some custom motor accessory brackets, etc. Does anyone know how much of the cars they give out?? (i.e. motor, tranny, suspension, interior?) -Dan

The Rabbitt
07-30-2007, 10:43 AM
Thanks John... (I cant get the solid model to can I? lol).... My project is slowly taking shape... Ive already realized Ive blantently broken 1 rule and bending a second... and Im barely past the roll cage...

zz3elcamino
07-30-2007, 01:19 PM
I use Pro/E at my work.....

Here are a few of my models I did on some down time....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/07/quick_change_assem-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/07/quick_change_assem_2-1.jpg

The Rabbitt
07-31-2007, 06:46 AM
Is that a quick change?

zz3elcamino
07-31-2007, 08:23 AM
Is that a quick change?
Yeah, I think they look cool.....Here is a pic of the wheel (HRE 542r) from the front side

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/07/hre_542r-1.jpg

The Rabbitt
08-01-2007, 09:07 AM
Anyway I can get the rearend (center section) file from you that I can open in solidworks? IGES or something? Thanks! [email protected] (if not I completely understand)

Brandon Miller
09-14-2007, 10:00 AM
What is the latest version of UG? I am about to purchase it to go along with my Pro E and Solidworks.

Samckitt
09-14-2007, 07:02 PM
NX5.

Need anyone to come run it for you? ;-)

Samckitt
09-15-2007, 07:08 AM
I currently have NX3, 4, & 5 & Solid Edge V18 on my laptop.

Brandon Miller
09-17-2007, 01:27 PM
Can anyone get me a 3d model or 2d drawings of a Chevy big block engine block? I mainly need out mounting points and bellhousing pattern. I can't get anything through SEMA.

jlmccuan
09-19-2007, 10:34 AM
Does any one have models or drawings for a small block chevy. I need to make a front mount plate and accessories drive. I'll be glad to share.

Jim

Maddddog
10-20-2007, 09:02 PM
Does any one have models or drawings for a small block chevy. I need to make a front mount plate and accessories drive. I'll be glad to share.

Jim

Hey Jim, I have a small block chevy and a turbo 350 trans.:attn:

BTW, hello everyone. I saw this thread, regestered, and posted. I will do an intro next. Sometimes I get excited.

I am looking for the files for a BBC.

Thanks

Larry Callahan
10-20-2007, 09:10 PM
Hey Jim, I have a small block chevy and a turbo 350 trans.:attn:

BTW, hello everyone. I saw this thread, regestered, and posted. I will do an intro next. Sometimes I get excited.

I am looking for the files for a BBC.

Thanks

Welcome to the site. I could use a copy of your SBC if you don't mind.

Maddddog
10-20-2007, 09:20 PM
OK, whats the best way to send it to you.
I am self taught. File shareing is my weakest point.
Attached is a couple model shots of what I have.

Do you want the tranny too?

Larry Callahan
10-21-2007, 05:03 AM
I don't need the tranny. If the file is not too large to e-mail send it to [email protected]

Thanks!

Maddddog
10-21-2007, 08:32 AM
I don't need the tranny. If the file is not too large to e-mail send it to [email protected]

Thanks!

Its an Iges file and its 27 mb. What now?
It was emailed to me but I am not sure how to do it.

Is there a big block chevy floating around?

Twin_Turbo
10-22-2007, 03:17 PM
Can I have the complete engine and tranny also? twinturbov8 @ gmail.com

Maddddog
10-22-2007, 06:52 PM
I figured out how to zip it and I can send the SBC if you give me your email.

Its 4mb.

Still looking for a BBC, anyone have the files?

Twin_Turbo
10-23-2007, 04:51 AM
I got the file, however when I import it in SW2007 I only get the origins and nothing else. I've never had that issue w/ iges files before. Anyone know what gives?

Maddddog
10-23-2007, 06:30 AM
When I read your post I remembered I had the same problem. I went back and found a more recent file he had sent me. I think this one will work.

Let me know.

John Monnin
10-23-2007, 03:04 PM
If you Email it to me I'll host it on my website so that anyone can download it. If you can do a step translation solidworks might like it better.

[email protected]

Maddddog
10-23-2007, 07:43 PM
I use Solidedge.
Here is my current project. I must have 10 different versions of this car in 3D, but this is the latest.

I have been collecting the parts and have just moved the body, engine, rear end and front axle into the shop.

John Monnin
10-24-2007, 03:04 AM
Here is the Location for Maddddog's Smallblock Chevy engine and transmission Solid Model.

http://www.wrenchmonkey.com/Webpages/Solids/Smallblock_Chevy.zip

It looks like he measured and modeled everything himself, GREAT WORK!

Twin_Turbo
10-24-2007, 03:16 PM
rats the parasolid file makes SW2007 crash.

anyone got this to work in SW?

Maddddog
10-24-2007, 08:23 PM
rats the parasolid file makes SW2007 crash.

anyone got this to work in SW?

Sorry to hear that.
How did John Monnin open it?
I believe it was created in Solidworks.
I had no problems in Solidedge.

Twin_Turbo
10-25-2007, 01:36 AM
I have no idea why it crashes. Maybe my SW is defunkt.....

HWY Nova
10-25-2007, 01:55 PM
I am running SolidWorks 2007 and the file opened fine. I copied the x_t file to a new folder, and the opened it in SolidWorks......

The motor, however, does not have the heads offset from side to side.

By the way, my SolidWorks 2008 arrived today.

Twin_Turbo
10-25-2007, 02:40 PM
Something must be hosed then. Can you save it as an assembly and send it to me??? Maybe that'll work. If not, I'll have to dig up the disc to reinstall.

Twin_Turbo
10-25-2007, 02:47 PM
I'm an idiot...it appears someone (probably ME) has been messing with the template paths, somehow that caused SW to crash. Anyway, it opened it.

I have a very rough model of a SBC engine case somewhere w/ tough heads on it. I'll try to clean that one up a bit and maybe substitute it. This model uses a single part for the block and the heads. It's ncie to have all the other parts though :)

HWY Nova
10-25-2007, 03:02 PM
The x_t file expanded to 52 .sldprt & .sldasm files for a total of 1.78 MB.

HWY Nova
10-25-2007, 03:08 PM
Here is a new project that I have been working on:

Maddddog
10-25-2007, 07:51 PM
I am running SolidWorks 2007 and the file opened fine. I copied the x_t file to a new folder, and the opened it in SolidWorks......

The motor, however, does not have the heads offset from side to side.

By the way, my SolidWorks 2008 arrived today.

You're exactly right! I never noticed. I got the engine from a guy in Canada, and just brought it in to my assembly. I was mostly interested in getting a general idea of what I was going to build. Never noticed the heads were not offset. Sorry.:eek:

I guess I am just gonna have to build me a big block Chevy (with offset heads, of course) and show those boys up there how its done, eh?

Samckitt
10-25-2007, 07:54 PM
Here is a new project that I have been working on:

What is it? A housing for a 2-way radio?

Twin_Turbo
10-26-2007, 02:07 AM
Looks like a quick change housing.

HWY Nova
10-26-2007, 07:11 AM
It is a Quick Change housing. We plan to start machining the housing soon. It will be an all-billet housing and cover.

The first verion will be a direct bolt-in for early rear-ends, then we will machine another version for new applications.


Hey Maddddog: How is your car project coming along?

--Eric

Maddddog
10-28-2007, 04:24 PM
It is a Quick Change housing. We plan to start machining the housing soon. It will be an all-billet housing and cover.

The first verion will be a direct bolt-in for early rear-ends, then we will machine another version for new applications.


Hey Maddddog: How is your car project coming along?

--Eric

Good, thanks for asking.
I have been collecting parts for several months now and just moved the body and engine into the shop a coulple weeks ago. Just have things mocked up on blocks and I sometimes just sit and stare at it. Havent taken the plunge and started welding yet. I'm still making a plan, so I have something to deviate from.
Here is a picture. (the BBC engine in the 29 in the foreground is going in the Topolino)

HWY Nova
10-29-2007, 07:32 AM
Topolino?..... Is that like an old Fiat? Where did you find it? It looks like its in great shape.

If you ever need help with welding and other fab stuff, talk to Rodger at Ironworks Speed & Kustom (Bakersfield)..... or do you plan on doing all the fab work yourself?

Maddddog
10-29-2007, 08:32 PM
Topolino?..... Is that like an old Fiat? Where did you find it? It looks like its in great shape.

If you ever need help with welding and other fab stuff, talk to Rodger at Ironworks Speed & Kustom (Bakersfield)..... or do you plan on doing all the fab work yourself?

Yes a 39 Topolino. A friend had it in his back yard for the last 12 years and he got it from another guys back yard where it had been for 15 years.

I plan on doing the fabrication myself, thats the fun part.

I have recently changed my plan from a small block to a big block. Thats why I need big block model for a little pre planning.

I may just draw up a simple one just to take up space in the model. It is quite helpfull to see it before the actual construction begins.

4birdman
10-30-2007, 05:32 AM
I need to post up some of my drawings on here. I don't know where I put them anymore. I've done everything from a big ass vent valve on a Trident-class submarine to a piping layout in an industrial air handling unit.

The last thing I did for fun was a trumpet with complete valves and all.

I've got several SW certifications and many years of experience. I love that software.

69stang
11-06-2007, 02:06 PM
I use SWX mostly but also use ProE and have training on UG

Stuff I've modeled for my stang

Brandon Miller
11-15-2007, 09:52 AM
For those of you wanting to do some 3D modeling, click here.
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?p=328072#post328072

John Monnin
11-15-2007, 07:09 PM
My latest project.

Its a Mitsubishi Idle Air controller block which allows you to remote mount a Mitsubishi idle air controller on a 3000GT or DSM. This will ley you run a differnt throttle body while still using stock ECU to controll Idle speed.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

The final part looks good. I need to take a picture of the part I polished

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

vp23271
11-15-2007, 08:36 PM
We use ProE at work. I have used Catia and AutoCad also, but that was a while back. Attached are a couple of pic for some stuff I did for a friend from my home computer. Nothing too fancy.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://picasaweb.google.com/Rix6t8/QuickPosts/photo#5082799648139284162)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif">

vp23271
11-15-2007, 08:53 PM
Does anyone know where I can get the 3D model of the LS2 engine?
I would love to mess with that thing on the computer at work.:throw:

jason@gmachine
11-28-2007, 08:43 PM
catia.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif




Jason

John Monnin
12-01-2007, 05:27 AM
Remote Mounted Ford IAC controller

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Roadrunna
03-01-2009, 05:23 AM
Sorry about resurrecting an old thread.

I don't suppose anyone has solidworks parts or assembly for a SBC, transmission and a Ford 9" rearend do they ?

Maddddog
03-01-2009, 09:27 AM
go here, its all there. Have fun.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116868

Roadrunna
03-02-2009, 01:15 PM
Brilliant :)
Thanks for the link

Ratfink
03-07-2009, 07:17 AM
I know it's an old thread, but I still use Solid Works for some smaller projects, like an under drive.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/cover-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/case-1.jpg

HWY Nova
03-16-2009, 08:03 AM
This is a SolidWorks project that I have been working on for a while in my spare time. Its a quick change rearend housing for Model-A's.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/2009qcassyv11-1.jpg


--Eric

Bryce
04-22-2009, 02:20 PM
i use catia check my pt garage for a sterring rack design of mine, i also designed my front suspension before i built it

newby
04-24-2009, 07:43 AM
for those of you asking about how to learn this stuff google is your friend. I always learn by doing. this tutorial will get you going

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/euo/modules/year1/es174/studentresource/cae/

syborg tt
04-24-2009, 08:59 AM
Okay it looks like your designing the rear suspension for my next project.

? Are you planning on using Heims, Poly Heims or johnny joints ??



catia.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif




Jason

HWY Nova
04-24-2009, 09:12 AM
Okay it looks like your designing the rear suspension for my next project.

? Are you planning on using Heims, Poly Heims or johnny joints ??


Marty,

Here is a link to Jason's site:
http://www.gmachineracing.com/1965mustang.html


--Eric

BrianP
04-24-2009, 05:23 PM
A 90 day trial version of SolidWorks is available at http://www.solidworks.com/sw/esp/engineering_stimulus_package.html

minendrews68
04-28-2009, 06:09 AM
Hey Scot, I used to use UG when I worked for a valve mfg based out of Elkhart. I wish I still had UG, I really liked it a lot. Its just too expensive for me to buy just to play with. I was a product designer for the valve manufacturer, now I fabricate granite countertops as my own business.
Carl

rat_rod_russell
05-10-2009, 02:12 AM
I'm building a watts link for a 38 ford truck we're working on here. I've omitted a few things but I'm sure you get the idea. Mainly I was getting all the parts I needed out to the laser cutters

Click to enlarge

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/srearend_01-1.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Eric_Vanderslice_1938_ford/cad_drawings/l-rearend_01.jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/srearend_02-1.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Eric_Vanderslice_1938_ford/cad_drawings/l-rearend_02.jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/srearend_03-1.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Eric_Vanderslice_1938_ford/cad_drawings/l-rearend_03.jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/srearend_04-1.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Eric_Vanderslice_1938_ford/cad_drawings/l-rearend_04.jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/srearend_05-1.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Eric_Vanderslice_1938_ford/cad_drawings/l-rearend_05.jpg)


Later
-Russell

Samckitt
05-30-2009, 02:16 AM
Hey Scot, I used to use UG when I worked for a valve mfg based out of Elkhart. I wish I still had UG, I really liked it a lot. Its just too expensive for me to buy just to play with. I was a product designer for the valve manufacturer, now I fabricate granite countertops as my own business.
Carl

Sorry about a month late.

UG has changed a lot int he last 5 years or so. Now it is called NX, stands for "Next generation". They bought Ideas a few years back & have started merging them together.

You own business huh? I would like to do that, just don't know what I want to do. I am getting tired of working for someone else, & someoen telling me what do to.

Samckitt
05-30-2009, 02:18 AM
Russell, One thing I would suggest if you are really going to make this.

Get rid of the elongated/pointed holes in your brackets:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/lrearend_03-1.jpg

Yeah they look cool, but where they come to a point is a weak spot & they will crack.

blaker8000
07-30-2009, 12:50 PM
Hey all, I don't know if the 3D model for the 454 Engine block are still available or not but i would really like to have a copy. E-mail me at [email protected] if you have anything that would be helpful. thank you.

MZ 500
08-05-2009, 05:27 AM
Hey does anyone have a solidworks model of a avrage size car battery. I am designing my trunk floor pans and I want to make sure I have space for it where I want to mount it. Thanks for the help.

Brandon Miller
08-05-2009, 10:35 AM
Hey does anyone have a solidworks model of a avrage size car battery. I am designing my trunk floor pans and I want to make sure I have space for it where I want to mount it. Thanks for the help.


Why not just measure a battery and draw one up?

MZ 500
08-06-2009, 03:18 AM
Well thats what I ended up doing plus i went to summit racing and got the sizes for one of the metal battery boxs. I figured if I had space for that there would room for whatever battery I end up using.

Rick_b
08-27-2009, 09:54 PM
Hi.
I am new to this, does any one have a solidworks drawing of a sheet metal 9’ diff housing that they are willing to share.

coling6390
10-18-2009, 05:43 AM
if anyone could show me a model of a playstation controller and how to make one that would be really helpfull as i have to make a model of one in solidworks for a scholl project

Bryce
10-18-2009, 08:40 AM
i use catia, i will work on it tomorrow if i have time at work. I will also work on a 9" housing. that should be easy.

86_442_kID
12-18-2009, 09:43 PM
Did Soildworks model making for 2nd and 3rd gen hood hinges to make them out of aluminum since no one makes them yet.Getting ready to mill them out CNC program.

Heck you think you coulc try and do that for us G-body fellas? Lol I wouldn't mind having aluminum hood hinges for my 86 442 for sure!

frojoe
01-11-2010, 11:06 PM
Does anyone have a model/assembly for an LSx engine with heads?

The GMR
01-23-2010, 01:15 PM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Jason

Bryce
01-23-2010, 01:20 PM
very cool jason

The GMR
01-23-2010, 01:24 PM
thanks,

here is the fullsize one.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

and complete.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif


Jason

The GMR
01-23-2010, 06:08 PM
Just to give you guys an idea on how we design items for production here is a glimpse of a Off-road shackle and fixture. Notice, 100% of the part is welded in the fixture, ensuring a perfect unit each and every time.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

peat785
01-24-2010, 04:23 AM
I´ve got for sale those models in catia V5, let me know if any of you is interesting on them.


Thank you

Bryce
01-24-2010, 07:43 AM
Jason,

I like how you use alignment tabs to help line up all the pieces. So do you have a laser or water jet?

monteboy84
01-29-2010, 07:52 AM
I use Inventor 2010 currently at work, it's fantastic. I have some very limited Pro-E experience, slim to none on Solidworks. I know Inventor is not as good for analysis as Pro-E is, but for the amount if sheetmetal work we do here, Inventor is priceless.

I'll post up some model images when I get working on my Monte Carlo.

ETA: We're also a job-shop, so if any of you have a company you'd like to develop product for, we can work with you on that.

69stang
02-28-2010, 09:49 AM
I like to do some architecture sometimes for fun.

Bryce
03-01-2010, 08:03 AM
I cant post 99% of what I make. I cant give away my IP, dang work rules. HAHA.

HWY Nova
03-01-2010, 08:24 AM
I cant post 99% of what I make. I cant give away my IP, dang work rules. HAHA.


Host your pics on PHOTOBUCKET.


--Eric

Bryce
03-01-2010, 08:55 AM
I cant really put any of my designs I do for work on the web due to IP (intellectual properties). But I post up some stuff I do for my cars.

HWY Nova
03-01-2010, 02:55 PM
I cant really put any of my designs I do for work on the web due to IP (intellectual properties). But I post up some stuff I do for my cars.

Got it!

Where do you work?



--Eric

Bryce
03-01-2010, 05:22 PM
aerospace company.

HWY Nova
03-02-2010, 02:13 PM
aerospace company.

Can I guess where you work: GA, NG, or HS?


--Eric

Bryce
03-02-2010, 03:42 PM
GR

Goodrich Aerostructures

HWY Nova
03-02-2010, 04:05 PM
GR

Goodrich Aerostructures

Ahhhh, Chula Vista.

I have done work (cooling systems) for a sister division of yours, in Chelmsford, MA.



--Eric

injcted
03-02-2010, 07:02 PM
I just started catia solid modeling and this gives me inspiration

Bjkadron
03-03-2010, 02:56 PM
This is sweet! I start learning about it in my class after spring break (next week).

Bryce
03-03-2010, 03:08 PM
I use CATIA everyday if anyone ever needs help

jason@gmachine
03-17-2010, 07:29 PM
New GMR TT front end for Luxury Pre-runner chassis.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif


jason

jason@gmachine
03-17-2010, 07:31 PM
Hummer H1 Race arms

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif


Jason

The GMR
03-18-2010, 06:25 PM
Hummer H1 arms complete!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif


Jason

Bryce
03-18-2010, 09:09 PM
That is an awesome looking piece!

Rick_b
04-01-2010, 01:23 PM
Hi,
Has anyone got some solidworks drawings of V6 engine and or some of a gt28 turbo, it's for a project that my son is doing for his UNI.

Rick

Doober
04-11-2010, 10:39 PM
Cool thread and some very sweet designs :bananna2:

I'm trying to get a model made of a G-Body rearend, mainly the control arm attachment points for a ladder bar-type setup I have an idea for. Is there any chance someone has these measurements, or even better a Unigraphics file of the rear?

The GMR
04-17-2010, 12:56 PM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

luxury prerunner build in progress...

jason

LSx_88_Ciera
05-14-2010, 11:40 PM
I picked up a copy of SW a few weeks ago so I've been playing around trying to learn and figured I would post my first item that has a bit of complexity to it. The center section of the housing is based on a dodecagon (12 sided polygon). Not complete as I have not figured out how to model a ring and pinion yet. Any tips for how to figure the math for an equation based gear. Had to be a lil artsy and make half of it out of smoked glass.
I am pretty pleased considering my very limited experience with SW.
Click pic for full res.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://www.bowling-info.com/misc/both.png)

Bryce
05-15-2010, 11:52 AM
looks great!

The GMR
05-22-2010, 10:03 PM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Jason

96Z28SS
05-26-2010, 09:32 AM
Does anyone here do free form shapes?
That is where modeling gets complicated. Just wondering. I free form model daily as its my job.

Bjkadron
05-26-2010, 12:08 PM
Does anyone here do free form shapes?
That is where modeling gets complicated. Just wondering. I free form model daily as its my job.

What do you mean "free form"?

96Z28SS
05-27-2010, 10:17 AM
Free Form modeling is another term for surface modeling. There is no straight line, or primitive shape. Its all spline and arcs. Here is a real small example of a car body side molding.

Bryce
05-27-2010, 12:01 PM
I use CATIA at work. I use the surfaceing toolbox frequently.

Bjkadron
05-27-2010, 02:10 PM
Free Form modeling is another term for surface modeling. There is no straight line, or primitive shape. Its all spline and arcs. Here is a real small example of a car body side molding.

Wow.. Then The answer would be no.. But I am just starting out.

69stang
05-27-2010, 05:52 PM
Seat back side bolsters are solids trimmed by surfaces.

Bjkadron
05-27-2010, 06:36 PM
So how would you go about starting surface modeling?

Brandon Miller
05-28-2010, 08:24 AM
So how would you go about starting surface modeling?


For one you need to make sure your program has the surfacing option as most do not come with it.

Bjkadron
05-28-2010, 05:05 PM
For one you need to make sure your program has the surfacing option as most do not come with it.

I have solidworks educational version. I think it is the whole thing because it is what the school uses to teach solidworks.

frojoe
06-03-2010, 07:56 PM
This is a gearbox for a geothermal steam turbine I had to design for a Mech. Eng. class a while ago...

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38580&stc=1&d=1275623680

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38581&stc=1&d=1275623680

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38582&stc=1&d=1275623680

HWY Nova
06-04-2010, 06:57 AM
This is a gearbox for a geothermal steam turbine I had to design for a Mech. Eng. class a while ago...




That is the nicest geothermal steam turbine gearbox I've seen all day!...... Just kidding......

Hey, great job! I switched to SolidWorks 10 years ago (from Pro-E) and I love it. I too am a mechanical engineer (UCSB), but I graduated in... um ... let's just say, a while ago.

Keep up the great work........ All you need to do now is to apply your SolidWorks skills to creating Nova parts!!!!!


--Eric

frojoe
06-04-2010, 03:08 PM
Hey thanks!

I've used Inventor, Unigraphix, SoliWorks, and Pro-E, and I gotta say SW is by far the nicest/funnest, even though ProE is ridiculously powerful.

Anybody have any LSx engine models? I'm just looking for a simple model to assemble the block/head to mock up turbo piping & subframe for my Nova...

Brandon Miller
06-07-2010, 11:28 AM
I gotta say SW is by far the nicest/funnest, even though ProE is ridiculously powerful.


Agreed even though Pro E can be a huge pain in the ass.

Rick_b
06-21-2010, 12:48 PM
Hi All,

Does any one have any solidworks 3d drawings of a ford 9” diff centre they wouldn't mind sharing it’s for my son , he’s doing a project for Uni.

Thanks
Rick

Oldskool442
07-15-2010, 12:02 PM
I just went thru this thread and I'm quite impressed by all of the CAD talent on this site. I have over 10K hours on Catia doing aerospace/mechanical work and have been recently getting into surfacing. Also started learning Solidworks 2010 and it's pretty impressive so far.

Has anyone played around with modeling their entire car? Or at least the body of it, anyway. I'd love to have a CAD model of mine, but that would be a helluva project....

Bryce
07-15-2010, 12:25 PM
i working on an entire car. I use CATIA. I have the frame, wheels and suspension done. Maybe 30hours invested so far, but only during my breaks at work.

HWY Nova
07-15-2010, 12:47 PM
i working on an entire car. I use CATIA. I have the frame, wheels and suspension done. Maybe 30hours invested so far, but only during my breaks at work.

What operating system are you on? Are you using a 64-bit system? How much RAM does your computer have?


--Eric

Bryce
07-15-2010, 01:05 PM
Im on a 32 bit dell workstation running XP. I have 4g of ram and with CATIA idle and outlook open and this page right now I use about half of my memory.

Bryce
10-13-2010, 11:13 AM
Some quick models of my rear suspension.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/10/tn_full_watts6JPG_Thumbnail1-1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575464)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/10/tn_full_watts4JPG_Thumbnail1-1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575427)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/10/tn_full_watts5JPG_Thumbnail1-1.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/photos/575428)

Alan66ss
10-30-2010, 03:22 PM
Bryce - I use v4 catia at work. Can you or anyone else recomen some tutorial sites to help me make the transition to solid works. The draw spaces are driving me nuts.

Alan

Bryce
10-30-2010, 07:51 PM
Alan,

Youtube has some good tutorials actually. Everything else you pay for. I have used IGETIT

modular93fox
11-01-2010, 05:42 PM
not solidworks, autocad inventor... still 3d :)

took a while, self taught with the assistance of youtube and the net.

41864 (http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8765/mphandrpmcarrier3d2.jpg)

41865

I am trying to find the cheapest SLS prototyper or any prototyper out there that can make these for me on the cheap or on the side. They will allow me to adapt factory gauges out of one truck and mount them in this pod so I can mount them effortlessly into my factory cluster.

clint

Brandon Miller
12-01-2010, 12:33 PM
Anyone have a quick change rearend model they'd be willing to share? Need one for a custom project on a small scale.

69stang
12-01-2010, 05:26 PM
My dream garage, Kind of an old factory feel to it.
42651

digitalguy1
12-04-2010, 10:55 PM
I want to start using stereo-lithography to duplicate small parts on my own, a lot of people think that it is a good idea however, I'm not sure what the costs of this would be, a member on the thread mentioned stereo-lithography thought I was the only one who was interested in doing something that had to do with it. Does anyone know what the costs are based on?

Doober
12-05-2010, 06:40 AM
A quick Google search on that showed they start close to $100k... were you planning on buying one yourself?

SLO_Z28
12-05-2010, 07:51 AM
I want to start using stereo-lithography to duplicate small parts on my own, a lot of people think that it is a good idea however, I'm not sure what the costs of this would be, a member on the thread mentioned stereo-lithography thought I was the only one who was interested in doing something that had to do with it. Does anyone know what the costs are based on?

Depending on how small the parts are you can pick a RPM up for about $35,000 and up. We had one in school that would do small parts, we would pump out hot wheels sized toy cars all day long :D . If you want something big enough to pump out a control arm then that will start in the $150,000 range and up new, but you can find stuff like this used all over the place with all the manufacturing jobs that have been lost in the last 3 years.

mreza2011
02-16-2011, 05:55 AM
Hi everybody
I`m looking for car front suspension modeling in solidworks. Can anybody guide me for finding a prepared files and projects?
Thanks so much!

Bryce
02-16-2011, 06:28 AM
I want to start using stereo-lithography to duplicate small parts on my own, a lot of people think that it is a good idea however, I'm not sure what the costs of this would be, a member on the thread mentioned stereo-lithography thought I was the only one who was interested in doing something that had to do with it. Does anyone know what the costs are based on?

I would call up corey weber of Agent 47. His day job is Forecast3D a stereo-lithography company. I just had him build a piece for my day job. And the price was very reasonable.

mreza2011
02-19-2011, 06:53 PM
Hi everybody
I`m looking for car front suspension modeling in solidworks. Can anybody guide me for finding a prepared files and projects?
Thanks so much!

anybody can help me?

Bryce
02-19-2011, 08:44 PM
Not a lot of people like to share their suspension geometry only due to the time to dial it all in. But if you are just modeling a front suspension with your own geometry I bet it would take you a day at most.

69stang
02-20-2011, 10:11 AM
There might be something here:

http://www.3dcontentcentral.com/default.aspx

ALLstrokedOUT
02-27-2011, 06:30 PM
Heres the start of a set of headers for the duster and an intake elbow for an ls throttle body to holley 4150 style intake (i know edelbrock has this, i just wanted to play w/ solidworks):
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/dusterheader-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/satinblackintake-1.jpg

chuajc87
03-03-2011, 07:48 AM
i would like to get any complete engine model available with the engine spec. Thousand thanks and appreciation. send to [email protected]

mreza2011
03-14-2011, 06:21 AM
sorry I need a simple Macpherson Strut system with one front wheel of the car. do you know any place that i can download this solidworks model, if you haven`t any?

mustanggt
03-31-2011, 10:11 AM
Would it be possible for some one to send me a file of a chevy 350 Solidworks Drawing? Thanks [email protected]

jus1975
10-03-2011, 07:42 PM
I really want to learn this or AutoCad. Do you guys know of any online courses in the subject that I can take.

Bryce
10-04-2011, 05:47 AM
I really want to learn this or AutoCad. Do you guys know of any online courses in the subject that I can take.

You tube has some great tutorials.

jus1975
10-04-2011, 10:16 AM
any bootleg copies out there

69stang
01-29-2012, 04:05 PM
Couldn't find a good wheel model online so I created these. Both are 17x10 in this configuration but the rim model has 6 widths by 1 inch increments so I can change wheel width and offset by using the different rim half widths.

Bryce
01-29-2012, 05:00 PM
Nice!

car_designer
01-29-2012, 09:13 PM
Here is a transmission for a hybrid car. It was part of the final project for my mechanical engineering degree. I was on the transmission team. In that pic, my focus was the differential.

This project was last year and I graduated in December. Anyone need a new engineer?

The rest of the project is here: http://customhybrids.ca/

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/trans1-1.png

ChevelleNV
03-18-2012, 12:59 PM
By chance does anyone have a autocad file of a LSX block and a l92 head they would be willing to part with?, I need to make some parts and it would be nice if I didn't have to have my buddy draw everything from scratch.

ih8z28s
03-18-2012, 05:57 PM
I use NX6(unigraphics) at work soon to be going to NX7.5 in a couple weeks, I work for Winnebago (the RV company) I don't get to create a lot of steel parts, but have done my fair share. I've got a folder full of brackets and stuff I've had made at work, mostly simple stuff , nothing fancy.

Ripper
03-20-2012, 12:16 AM
Most of mu build is made in Solid Works...
https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?67239-The-unorthodox-budget-Firebird-(-74)

Site is in Swedish, but atleast you can watch the pictures; www.propontiac.com

Larry Callahan
04-23-2012, 03:53 PM
Does anyone have a GM throttle body?

I am going to make a billet adapter. The shape is not an ellipse. It's also not exactly a 4" circle squashed. I tried reverse engineering it and I keep winding up with waves in it.

58585

Samckitt
04-23-2012, 05:03 PM
Larry, I am betting the throttle body is more like 4 arcs instead of an eliptical shape. Something like this I quickly threw together. I bet the smaller arcs are offset from the blade centers & the top & bottom is an arc tangent to the smaller ones. I did this in NX, default is a comma instead of a period, so it looks funny, but 58,0 is 58.0 mm. I just guessed on the dimensions.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif