SOLIDWORKS EXERCISE 39 | Designing the Perfect Dragon Egg for 3D Printing

META CAD

27 Dec, 2024 11:14 AM

In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to model a detailed dragon egg in SolidWorks. This design is perfect not only for practice but also for 3D printing, making it a great addition to your creative projects. From sketching and surfacing to adding textures and patterns, we’ll explore various tools and techniques to bring this design to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced SolidWorks user, this tutorial is packed with tips to enhance your modeling skills.

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2. Step 2: Commands and Features Used:

   
   

   Sketch Tools (Centerline, Style Spline, Rectangle)

   Dimensions and Relations

   Revolved Surface

   Boss Extrude (Mid Plane)

   Cut Extrude (Through All and Flip Side)

   Loft with guide curves

   Fillet (Conic and Variable)

   Curve Driven Pattern

   Move Body

   Delete Body

   Surface Cut

   MOVE FACE

   Circular Pattern

   Adding Appearances and Texture Adjustments

   
   

   By the end of this video, you’ll have a beautifully designed dragon egg ready to 3D print or showcase in your projects. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel for more SolidWorks tutorials!