Being well versed in CAD software and rendering is important to me as
I pursue a career in robotics and design. This is why I have earned
my CSWA certification and continue to practice CAD modelling and
rendering with interesting objects.
Purpose:
To practice learned skills and learn new skills through modeling
complex objects
To learn more about how to create a good render
Create a good representation of my CAD technique
Challenges:
Learn a new software and debug simulation and provide results
within deadlines
Create a simulation that would provide accurate results, but
use assumptions that were valid
Outcome:
Modeled a Pentel Graphgear 2000 pencil in Solidworks by creating
each individual part and mating them together to exercise good
assembly practices
Learned about SolidWorks surface modeling and applied it to
create a sci-fi helmet similar to the design language used in
one of my favorite video games
Researched PhotoView 360 and used it to create a render with
adjusted lighting and material assignments
Skills Learned:
Extrusion and surface modeling of complex geometry
Working with assemblies
Assigning materials, lights, and effects to create a finished
rendered piece fit for presentation.