How to Design a Wall Mount Bracket using 3D CAD Software
Wall mount brackets are essential components for securely supporting and organizing a wide range of household and workshop items. Designing one in 3D is an excellent way to develop precision 3D modeling skills while creating a practical object that can be customized for specific applications. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to design a wall mount bracket from scratch using SelfCAD's powerful yet user-friendly modeling tools. Throughout the process, you'll explore techniques for creating accurate dimensions, adding structural features, and refining the model into a durable design that's ready for visualization, prototyping, or 3D printing
Follow along with the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/1h24u531n3h553g5m5m25p3n712q2252353s
Once you launch the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 200, height to 2, depth to 20,
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 5, Bottom radius to 5, horizontal segments to 50,position x to -50
Click copy button to copy selected objects
Click move on the toolbar; Set x to 50.
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 200, height to 105, depth to 25 position y to 2
Click on mesh 8(1), mesh 8 to select
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 8, 8(1) to subtract.
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click rotate on the toolbar; Set x to -270.
Click hide button to hide selected object
From the generators category on the toolbar choose screw & nut generator; Set radius to 5, pitch to 2, segments to 50, tip scale to 5, position x to -75, position y to 48, position z to -54, rotation x to 90
Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 2.
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 10, height to 2, depth to 5, position x to -75, position y to 52, position z to -40.
Click copy button to copy selected objects
Click rotate on the toolbar; Set z to 90.
Click on mesh 16, screw 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 16, 16(1) to subtract.
Click copy button to copy selected objects
Click move on the toolbar; Set x to 75
Click on screw 1, mesh 4 to select
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose screw 1, screw 1(1) to subtract and set keepsubtractedobject to true
Click on mesh 4 to deselect
Click move on the toolbar; Set z to -57.63 using highlighted gizmo.
Click on mesh 8(1), 8,4 to select. Click on screw 1, 1(1) to deselect
Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Click show button to show mesh 12
Click on mesh 12, screw 1(1), screw 1 to select. Click on union 1 to deselect
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh screw 1, screw 1(1) to subtract and set keepsubtractedobject to true.
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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