Vice body & base
Supports the assembly and provides its mounting foundation.
PROJECT / 02 · CAD / MECHANICAL DESIGN
BENCH VICE DESIGN
3D CAD INDIVIDUAL PARTS ASSEMBLY
A bench vice developed by modelling its components individually, then assembling them into a complete mechanical design.
Back to Projects01 / PROJECT OVERVIEW
Designed part by part.
This project explores the design of a bench vice as a complete CAD assembly. Each component is modelled from scratch as an individual part, then brought together to communicate how the parts make up the assembled tool.
02 / COMPONENT DESIGN
Every part has a role.
The vice is developed as a collection of separate components before being assembled. The labels below describe the key functional groups in a typical bench vice design.
Fixed jaw
Forms the stationary clamping face on the body.
Moving jaw
Travels toward the fixed jaw to hold a workpiece.
Lead screw
Transfers turning input into the jaw's linear movement.
Operating handle
Provides the manual input for opening and closing the vice.
Jaw faces & fixings
Contact and fastening details that complete the assembly.
03 / EXPLODED ASSEMBLY
See how it fits together.
The exploded view separates the model into its constituent parts to make the assembly arrangement easier to understand.
04 / ASSEMBLED MODEL
Assembly, in motion.
Two views of the assembled model, showing the completed bench vice in motion.
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05 / MODELLING WORKFLOW
From individual parts to a complete model.
Plan the components
Model each part
Build the assembly
Present the design
06 / PROJECT SCOPE
Skills demonstrated.
- Part-by-part CAD modelling
- Mechanical component design
- Assembly structure
- Component relationships
- Exploded-view communication
- 3D design presentation