Creating and Joining Solid Geometry with Simple Tools in Rhino
Throughout these lessons, we will explore techniques to create solid geometry from several of Rhino's basic modeling tools such as extrudes lofts, radii, and offset surfaces. Software required: Rhino 5
What you'll learn
Throughout these lessons, we will explore techniques to create solid geometry from several of Rhino's basic modeling tools such as extrudes lofts, radii, and offset surfaces. Along the way we will look at analysis tools to ensure our parts are indeed solid and can stand up to exporting to manufacturing ready software and 3D printing. All of our parts will take practical, basic tooling and drafting into consideration and will join and interact with one another in a realistic feasible way. Software required: Rhino 5
Table of contents
- Blocking in the Beginning the Tool Box Tray 10m
- Using Simple Geometry 11m
- Ensuring All Surfaces Intersect Correctly 11m
- Checking for and Fixing Naked Edges 11m
- Building the Main Tool Box Body 11m
- Adding Further Details to the Main Tool Box 10m
- Finishing the Indents and Adding Ribs 11m
- Fixing Minor Errors and Removing Cut Outs 10m
- Adding Details That Will Allow the Locking Clasps to Clip Onto the Main Body 11m
- Finishing the Main Tool Box Body and Starting Work on the Lid 10m
- Duplicating a Locking Loop into the Upper Lid 10m
- Finishing the Cut out Area in the Lid 10m
- Starting the Locking Clasps 10m
- Further Work on the Locking Clasps 12m
- Finishing the Locking Clasps and Adding Protective Ribbing 10m
- Working on the Lid Hinge 10m
- Altering the Position of the Hinge 11m
- Drawing and Cutting Further Details 10m
- Creating Internal and Offset Surfaces 11m
- Adding Details to the Handle Area 11m
- Checking Solid Integrity with Analysis Tools 10m
- Taking Basic Tooling into Consideration 10m
- Building the First Elements of the Handle 10m
- Creating the Main Part of the Handle 11m
- Finishing the Handle Grip Details 11m
- Continuing Work on the Upper Lids 11m
- Accommodating the Clasp and Adding Surface Details 11m
- Starting Work on the Hinges to Hold on the Upper Lids 11m
- Using Simple Splits and Rebuilding Surfaces 11m
- Finishing the Hinges and Adding One Final Clasp 11m
- Rebuilding the Upper Lid Clasps 11m
- Demonstrating Rotating Parts and Functionality 7m
About the author
Adam Fairless has worked for the past 14 years in the Design Industry on a wide variety of product and automotive projects. His skills encompass everything from concept design and CAD modeling to final production of items at retail, on the road, and on the screen. He has lived and worked in England, Italy, Hong Kong, and the US and currently works for WowWee toys as Director of Product Development in California.