Pneumatic Sheet Steel Diverter CAD
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I need a full-fidelity 3D CAD model for a powder-handling diverter valve that will be actuated by a pneumatic cylinder. There are no existing sketches or CAD files, so the design will start from scratch and must be developed with ease of manufacturing as the guiding principle.
Core parameters
• Construction: ¾-inch sheet steel throughout, relying on standard weldments and bolted flanges.
• Flow openings: two ports, each providing exactly 400 in² of free area.
• Actuation: mount a readily available pneumatic cylinder (please specify stroke and bore) so the blade/door moves reliably between positions and seals against powder leakage.
Level of detail
I need every component fully modelled—housing, blade, hinges, actuator brackets, fasteners, seals, and any linkage—so that a fabricator can cut, bend, weld, and assemble straight from your files without additional interpretation.
Deliverables
• Native parametric CAD files (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
• Neutral STEP/IGES exports
• 2D fabrication drawings with flat patterns for laser or plasma cutting
• Bill of materials listing material callouts and off-the-shelf parts
• Simple exploded view or animation that proves the pneumatic motion and clearances
Acceptance
The assembly must open and close in the CAD environment without interference, align flanges correctly, and respect the ¾-inch plate thickness everywhere. All holes and slots should follow common tooling sizes so the design can go straight to the shop floor.
If anything here needs clarification, let me know early so we keep the model clean and fabrication-ready.
Core parameters
• Construction: ¾-inch sheet steel throughout, relying on standard weldments and bolted flanges.
• Flow openings: two ports, each providing exactly 400 in² of free area.
• Actuation: mount a readily available pneumatic cylinder (please specify stroke and bore) so the blade/door moves reliably between positions and seals against powder leakage.
Level of detail
I need every component fully modelled—housing, blade, hinges, actuator brackets, fasteners, seals, and any linkage—so that a fabricator can cut, bend, weld, and assemble straight from your files without additional interpretation.
Deliverables
• Native parametric CAD files (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
• Neutral STEP/IGES exports
• 2D fabrication drawings with flat patterns for laser or plasma cutting
• Bill of materials listing material callouts and off-the-shelf parts
• Simple exploded view or animation that proves the pneumatic motion and clearances
Acceptance
The assembly must open and close in the CAD environment without interference, align flanges correctly, and respect the ¾-inch plate thickness everywhere. All holes and slots should follow common tooling sizes so the design can go straight to the shop floor.
If anything here needs clarification, let me know early so we keep the model clean and fabrication-ready.
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