Monolithic plastic forceps for the hobbyist

3D Model

3D printable forceps by WatchThenLearn.

Here, we are interested in the animation of this compliant mechanism.

Model animated following these steps:

1. Download the model

   ➤ STL file available from printables.com

2. Simulation with SolidWorks

   • STL model imported as volumic body
   • Finite Element Analysis: Deformation modeled with SolidWorks Simulation
   • Export underformed and deformed models as VRML (.wrl)

3. In Blender

   • Import > X3D Extensible 3D (.x3d/.wrl)
   • Animation with Shape Keys

4. In Sketchfab

   • Import Blender file (.blend)
   • Model adjustment (rendering)

See also this notebook.

ⓘ Find out more in this video tutorial: