Ping Pong Table

Ping pong is one of my favorite games (though I may not be very good at it) so I decided to create a 3d model of a Ping Pong Table, along with 2 wood paddles and a ball.

I am a 9th grader at Fairview High School in Colorado.

Autodesk Fusion 360

The first step is to create the basic table. We will later be using this table for many of the other steps.

Started by creating a new component, then using the 2 Point Rectangle feature to create a large rectangle on the ground. Then, use the Extrude feature to thicken the rectangle to create the top of the table.

Next, raise the surface of the table into the air and added 4 legs in each of the corners to create a table.

The next step is to add some features to the table. These don't really serve any purpose other than making the table look nicer and more complete.

Start by creating a half cylinder the width of the table, and putting it under the table on both "short" sides. Next, add horizontal wood beams between each of the legs of the table around halfway from the table to the ground.

Start by creating a line that stretches across the middle of the table, extending some over each side. Then, use the center diameter circle feature combined with the extrude feature to create a thin cylinder on both ends of the line.

Next, create a box under each of the cylinders, connecting them to the table.

To finish creating the frame for the net, create a line stretching from the top of one cylinder to the top of another cylinder, and use the pipe feature on it. Now you have a complete frame for the net.

To start, use the offset plane feature to offset a plane around 0.5mm above the ping pong table. Then, create a line stretching from one cylinder to the other, at that height. You must repeat this process of creating a line, copying it, pasting it, and moving it 0.5mm up until you reach the top of the frame.

Next, use the pipe feature to create a thin pipe for each of the horizontal lines you created.

Now, you need to do the same thing for the vertical lines. Create a vertical line, copy it, paste it, move it 0.5mm to the right/left, and using the pipe feature on it.

This is a very tedious process that I was unable to make easier, because the rectangular pattern feature did not work on it.

Now that we are done creating the ping pong table, now we must add the ball and paddles.

Start by offsetting a plane slightly above the ping pong table, then create a small sphere and add the white plastic appearance to it.

The final step in creating this ping pong table is to add the paddles.

Start by using the "point" feature in the sketch menu to create a small rectangle. Next, use lines to connect the points on the bottom, left, and right side. Create a construction line that is around 13mm from the midpoint of the bottom line. We will be using this line for reference.

Next, use the "Fit point spline" feature. Start it on the top left point and connect it to the top of the construction line while making one extra point when you are halfway there. Once it is at the top of the construction line, create another point, level with the extra point you created, and connect it back to the top right point. Now you have the shape of a ping pong paddle and all you need to do is use the "Extrude" feature to make it pop out.

Create another ping pong paddle on the opposite side, and now you have a completed Ping Pong table!!