How to Design a Bread Cutting and Dip Tray using 3D CAD Software
A bread cutting and dip tray combines a practical cutting surface with a dedicated space for serving dips, making it a useful addition to the kitchen or dining table. In this 3D modeling tutorial, we’ll explore how to design this functional tray in SelfCAD, creating the main cutting area and integrated dip compartment as part of a single 3D model.
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Once you launch the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set height to 50, horizontal segments to 50, position x to -200
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set left to 50
Tick the checkmark to finalize cube selection
Click move on the toolbar; Set x to 225 using highlighted gizmo
Click on highlighted region to deselect it
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 35, horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50, position x to -200, position y to 20.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose capsule; Set top radius to 45, bottom radius to 45, height to 400, horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50, position x to 40, position y to 10, rotation z to 90.
Tick the checkmark to finalize capsule
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 1, depth to 125, position x to -115,, position y to 5.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set x to 25, amount of copies to 13, Click copy button to create copies.
Click on mesh 4, 12 to select. Click on group 1 to deselect
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 12 to subtract.
Click on group 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose group 1 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
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.
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