3D Modeling a Simple Steel Grill in SelfCAD: Step by Step Guide
The world of 3D modeling is an exciting space where creativity meets technology. In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll explore SelfCAD, a powerful tool that empowers users to bring their ideas to life in 3D. Specifically, we'll focus on creating a basic yet stylish steel grill using this software. Whether you're a beginner exploring the fundamentals or an experienced designer looking to refine your skills, this tutorial is designed to cater to all levels of expertise. You can check it out on the interactive tutorials section of SelfCAD and follow it. Below is the summary of thee steps.
Designing a Basic Steel Grill in SelfCAD
Launch SelfCAD and open the workspace:
Go to the Generators and select the Shape Generator:
Adjust the parameters as shown below:
Click the check mark to finalize the shape generator. Activate the Face Selection on the right panel and select the highlighted region:
Click Copy icon:
On the top panel, on the View category and select the Isolate:
Go to the Modify category, and select Add Thickness:
Set the Thickness to 3 and click on the check mark to finalize:
After finalizing the operation, you will notice the change in the thickness of the object:
The next step is to make the object rounded. On the toolbar on the Modify category, select the Round Object tool:
Set the Smoothness to 2 and click on the check mark to finalize the operation:
On the Tools category select the Copy Offset tool:
On the Copy Offset, set the Pivot on the panel, and set the X axis to 10. Set the Number of Copies to 10:
Click Copy and the copies will be aligned as follows:
On the toolbar on Deform category, select the Twist tool to activate it:
Twist by setting the Y axis to 180:
After twisting and closing the panel, the model will be as follows:
Then go to the 3D Shapes, and select the Cylinder shape:
Set the parameters as shown below:
Select all the objects (the copies made) on the workspace:
On the toolbar, click on the Stitch and Scoop tool and select the Union:
Click on the check mark to finalize:
The steel grill is now ready:
Click on the Color Picker to select the color of your choice:
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