How to Design an Egg Yoke Separator using 3D CAD Software

How to Design an Egg Yoke Separator using 3D CAD Software
Everyday kitchen tools offer surprisingly rich opportunities for learning 3D modeling, and an egg yolk separator is a perfect example of functional design in action. Though simple in appearance, this tool requires careful consideration of shape, openings, thickness, and flow to effectively separate the yolk from the egg white without breaking it. In this article, you will learn how to design an egg yolk separator using SelfCAD, a cloud-based 3D modeling tool that makes it easy to visualize and refine practical designs. By modeling this object step by step, students and educators can explore key concepts such as curvature, proportions, and usability while also learning how to prepare a design for 3D printing, demonstrating how digital modeling skills translate into real-world problem solving
Follow along with the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/5hi3r3b5jq4k374w1q2h2c111c4744431i5x

Once you’ve launched 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
From the deform category on the toolbar choose taper; Set x to -25, z to -25

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set bottom to 85

Tick the checkmark to finalize cube selection
From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 2.

Tick the checkmark to finalize add thickness
Click on mesh 4 to select it. Click on mesh 5 to deselect
From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 1.

Tick the checkmark to finalize add thickness
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 5, position y to 100

Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose torus; Set ring radius to 25, tube radius to 5, tubular segments to 50, radial segments to 50, arc to 180, position y to 20, position z to 44, rotation x to 90

Tick the checkmark to finalize torus
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 13 to subtract.

Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
Click on mesh 9, mesh 5 to select. Click on difference 1 to deselect
Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.

Tick the checkmark to finalize union
Click on difference 1 to select
Click color picker button to change color of object; Click white

Click ok
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.