Whether you’ve just purchased a new knife, or you have one that needs a little TLC, it’s always a bad feeling when it’s bent.
The best way to check for a bend is by holding the knife out straight, and looking at the edge side. Look for subtle or obvious bends, and check all along the length of the edge to see if there are multiple bends.
Creating a part
Onshape is a cloud-based CAD software platform that lets engineers design, edit, and collaborate on a design with other members of their team. It also eliminates the need for IT overhead and license keys to help engineers focus on their work, helping companies cut costs and improve productivity.
The program is geared toward mechanical engineering, and it features in-sketch and out-of-sketch tools that make it easy to show a design from different angles and planes. This is an important part of the design process because it gives designers a sense of what the finished product will look like.
Once a sketch is created, it can be turned into a 3D model by using what Onshape calls Extrude. You can choose a material for your part from the drop-down menu and specify a depth for the part as well. You can also select a second end position for the part if desired. This will ensure that the part stays solid during physics simulation.
Creating a tang
The tang is the most important component of a fixed blade and plays an integral part in the durability, strength and overall appearance of your finished product. The tang is usually made of stainless steel or a combination of metals, such as titanium and nitrate coated carbon. The best tangs are smooth and free of dents or dings.
A well-crafted tang is a worthy component in any serious slicing tool. Using onshape you can quickly create an impressive tang using your preferred CAD software. The resulting tang is often more than just a metal strip, but also a solid shape to which you can attach a handle or hilt. This tang may also include a fancy brass nameplate to add some flair. You can even make your tang the focal point of your handle by placing it in the center of your hilt.
Creating a handle
The blade is a given, but it is time to take a close look at the handle. This is where the software shines with a little bit of effort on the user’s part. It may not be the most elegant or functional design in the world, but you will be impressed with what you can come up with. The software’s nifty new features make it a joy to work with. For example, you can create a single or multiple in-context parts. This makes for a more collaborative design process and fewer headaches down the road. You’ll also be able to see your CAD models in context, and you can even share them in real time with colleagues and clients on desktop or mobile devices alike.
Creating a blade
Onshape is a cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) platform that allows users to collaborate on designs in real time. It was initially designed in 2012 by former Solidworks CEOs John Hirschtick and John McEleney, and was later acquired by Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) in November of 2019.
Onshape offers a variety of features that help designers create single parts or multi-part assemblies. Some of these include in-sketch tools, data management, FeatureScript, and merging and branching.
In-sketch tools allow designers to create a 2D model of the part before turning it into a 3D model. They also provide basic design forms and shapes.
The program can read and write native SOLIDWORKS, Rhinoceros, and Autodesk AutoCAD data. It can also store and view data in any file format within documents, including TXT, PDF, JPEG, PNG, MOV, and MP4 files.
Onshape also has real-time data management, so all members of the team can see what others are working on. This eliminates the need for file-based CAD check-in and checkout, which is costly and complicated to manage.