Step by step process for creating a 3D printed screwdriver holder
1) Research ideas on the internet
I knew that I wanted my design to be very minimal and make the tools easy to access for the user.
2) Measure screwdrivers
3) Sketch ideas in notebook
4) Create a 2D sketch on Inventor
5) Extrude your sketch
6) Sketch holes for screwdrivers
7) Extrude holes for screwdrivers
8) Fillet holes for screwdrivers
9) Load on to and set up on MakerBot software
10) View print preview
11) Print part on 3D printer & remove raft
Finished!
In this project, I learned how to practically apply design method to make a practically functioning part. I started out with little information and make a part that can hold tools. I needed to record measurements, design a part, and print it so that it can hold different sized screwdrivers. It ended up taking a long time due to procrastination but it's done and it works. I also learned several new features in Inventor, such as the filet tool and how to add a 2D sketch on a 3D plane. Creating this project required a significant bit of research and measurement before hand to ensure it would hold the parts in the real world.