The thesis describes the applications of surface modeling in specific and contemporary industrial problems (aviation industry, consumer electronics, etc.). It then explains and outlines the differences between surface modeling and classical feature-based modeling, and provides reasons that highlight the importance of surface modeling knowledge for engineers. The paper reviews the tools and functionalities available in the SolidWorks and Onshape software to familiarize the reader with their capabilities in surface modeling. It also explains how photos and 3D scanned products can be imported into certain programs. Simpler models are used to illustrate the characteristic surfaces that can be created using surface features in SolidWorks and Onshape. Using the knowledge from the previous chapter, 3D surface models of mostly household appliances and products were created in three ways: modeling without templates, i.e., by direct measurement of the product; modeling based on product photos; and modeling based on 3D scanned objects. For each modeling technique, one product was described in both SolidWorks and Onshape. By comparing identical models created in SolidWorks and Onshape, the awareness of the differences between the two tools is further developed. From all the described models and products, the synthesis consists of guidelines and best practice examples for modeling, aimed at directing engineers when starting to work with surface modeling.
Lovro Radek
2025
Bachelor thesis
