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+ | <li>Sketch the Bezel</li> | ||
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+ | <li> Create a new '''Sketch''' on the top face of the extruded base.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Use the '''Offset''' sketch tool, and select the four edges of the base to create an offset.</li> | ||
+ | <li> If the offset is on the wrong side, grab the arrow and drag the offset to the inside.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Give the offset a dimension of '''2 mm'''.</li> | ||
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+ | | [[File:Nametag_Step3_BezelOffset.PNG|thumb|400px]] | ||
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+ | <li>Cut the Bezel</li> | ||
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+ | <li> Start the cut by selecting the '''Extrude''' feature.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Select the '''Remove''' option to create a cut.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Select the Bezel Sketch. </li> | ||
+ | <li> Create a '''Blind''' cut that is '''3 mm''' deep.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Select the '''Draft''' option of '''45 degrees'''.</li> | ||
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+ | </ol> | ||
+ | | [[File:Nametag_Step4_BezelCut.PNG|thumb|400px]] | ||
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+ | <li>Create the text</li> | ||
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+ | <li> Create a new '''Sketch''' on the face that was created from the bezel cut.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Use the '''Text Tool''' to add your name and any other text you want.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Use the '''Dimension Tool''' to make your text the right size. '''75 mm''' wide, and '''4.5 mm''' tall worked well for my name. | ||
+ | <li> Select the '''Coincidence Relationship''' in the toolbar, and select the '''Middle Line''' of the text and the '''Right Plane''' to snap the text to the center.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Repeat the '''Coincidence Relationship''' with any additional text.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Use the '''Dimension Tool''' to offset the bottom of the text from the bottom of the nametag. '''7.5mm'' and '''15mm''' worked for me, but you may need to modify it.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | | [[File:Nametag_Step5_TextSketch.PNG|thumb|400px]] | ||
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+ | <li>Extrude the Text</li> | ||
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+ | <li> Create a new '''Extrude''' feature and select the Text Sketch. </li> | ||
+ | <li> Select a '''Blind''' extrusion of '''2 mm.'''</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | | [[File:Nametag_Step6_ExtrudeText.PNG|thumb|400px]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:55, 12 August 2018
This tutorial will walk you through creating a custom Nametag using Onshape, a free browser-based CAD program. Nametags are a perfect beginner project for learning Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Originally created for the Sunday Workshop Series by Christopher Hoffman for the Learn CAD class on August 12th, 2018.
Prerequisites
No previous CAD experience required! An Onshape account is necessary to follow along, as well as a computer or laptop with a modern browser. Chrome or Firefox is suggested.
Finished Project
The finished Onshape project can be found here. The Onshape document contains a single Part Studio, as well as the Gator Logo used to trace the logo.
Feel free to use it as reference to see step-by-step instructions, or make a copy of it and modify it.
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Where to go from here
Now that you have a custom 3D Model, you should make it! 3D Printing would be the best way to go, but you can also use it for Laser cutting or CNC Routing as well.