Kastle's Lathe

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In this student project, the designer followed top-down design methodology, using Solidworks 2014 software. The assignment required a skeleton model with surfaces, sketches, and reference geometry, along with at least 10 discrete parts and one surface model. Optional aspects were configuration parts and mechanisms like gears, levers, or hinges. The project encompassed 63 files, including a major assembly with nine sub-assemblies, totaling 113 components. It featured six configuration parts, three surface models, and flexible, unconstrained parts. Interacting assemblies shared motion in groups within the main assembly. Some downloaded parts from McMaster included bearings and gears. However, the project is incomplete with missing or incomplete parts, unused files, and work-arounds for moving parts needing attention. The class is finished, but the creator may continue to complete it or add more features while learning Solidworks functionality. They are proud of their effort and learned much during the process.