How to Design a Manual Juicer With SelfCAD

Learn how to design a manual juicer with SelfCAD

How to Design a Manual Juicer with SelfCAD

With SelfCAD, you have the power to design a custom manual juicer tailored to your preferences, whether you're looking for a sleek and modern design or a more traditional aesthetic.Throughout this tutorial, we'll cover essential techniques such as creating complex shapes, incorporating ergonomic features for ease of use, and refining your design to ensure optimal performance.

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the Generators Category on the Toolbar choose Shape Generator 

Set Top radius to 3, Bottom Radius to 60, Number of Edges to 30, Height to 100, Bevel offset to 1, Bevel Level to 10

Click to finalize Shape Generator

Click to activate Edge Selection. Click on highlighted region to select it

From the Deform category on the Toolbar choose inflate 

Set x to 12. Set z to 12

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

From the Generators Category on the Toolbar choose Shape Generator 

Set Fill top to false, Top radius to 160, Bottom Radius to 120, Number of Edges to 30, Height to 60

Click to finalize Shape Generator

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Torus

Set Ring Radius to 165, Tube Radius to 10, Radial Segments to 30, Position y to 55

Click to finalize Torus

Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection

Click on shape 2 to select it. Click on mesh 4 to deselect it

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add Thickness

Set thickness to 1, Use Mirrored Thickness to true

Tick the checkmark to finalize Add Thickness

From the Edit Menu on the Top Toolbar choose Select All

Click Move on the Toolbar. Set y to 5

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Capsule

Set Top radius to 3, Bottom Radius to 3, Height to 50, Position x to 88, Position y to 2, Rotation z to 90

Click to finalize capsule

From the Tools category on the Toolbar choose copy offsets

Set Operation to pivot. Set Amount of copies to 25

Click copy button to create copies. Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel

From the Edit Menu on the Top toolbar choose Group

Click on shape 2 to select it

Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the Tool panel choose Difference. Choose Group 1 to subtract

Click to finalize Difference

From the Edit Menu on the Top Toolbar click Select All

Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the Tool panel choose Union

Click to finalize union

Click color picker button to change color of selected object. Click Orange

Click OK to confirm color change

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.