How to Design a Herb Crusher using 3D CAD Software
Creating your own functional tools with 3D design is a great way to combine creativity with practicality. In this article, we’ll explore how to design a herb crusher using SelfCAD, a powerful and user-friendly 3D modeling software. A herb crusher is a simple yet useful device that can be customized to suit your style and needs, making it an excellent project for both beginners and experienced designers. Through this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn essential modeling techniques while building a compact, efficient tool from scratch
Check out the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/23l286r5i6m175w714er5a1r1x1q6g6n6e1t
Once you launch the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
Click scale on the toolbar; Set y to 60 using highlighted gizmo.
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set bottom to 30
Click delete button to delete selected objects
From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 5.
Tick the checkmark to finalize add thickness
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 60, Bottom radius to 60, height to 10, horizontal segments to 50, position y to 30
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
Click copy button to copy selected objects; Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 110, z to 110.
Click on mesh 8 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 8(1) to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Tick the checkmark to finalize union
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set bottom to 40
Click delete button to delete selected objects
From the tools category on the toolbar choose fill polygons
Tick the checkmark to finalize fill polygons
From the generators category on the toolbar choose shape generator; Set top radius to 10, bottom radius to 15, number of edges to 64, height to 35, bevel segment to -0.2, bevel level to 20, position y to 39
Tick the checkmark to finalize shape generator
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 15, horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50, position y to 70
Click on shape 1, mesh 12 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Tick the checkmark to finalize union
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
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