How to model a golf club in SolidWorks using surfacing tools
- Step 1: Planar Club Face (hitting face)
- Step 2: Lofted hosel (non-circular)
- Step 3: Perimeter Edge
- Step 4: Back Face (Filled Surface)
- Step 5: Fillets
- Step 6: Another view of the fillets
- Step 7: Cut back face for pocket
- Step 8: Model pocket face/faces
- Step 9: In this case there are two planar faces parallel to the...
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Creating the Golf Club Head in SOLIDWORKS
So having a concept for a golf club head, I quickly went about creating it in SOLIDWORKS. Given the very organic shape of it, a Loft feature seemed like the best command to use. Since I wanted this to be hollow, I tried a few techniques.
Jim Peltier, CSWE
Jim has been using SolidWorks since 2001, and has spent most of that time working in the design of industrial automated manufacturing equipment. He has been working as an Applications Expert at Javelin Technologies in Oakville, Ontario since July 2012 and is a Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE).
What is Solidworks used for?
When given the incredible opportunity to present at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020 , we shared how we used SOLIDWORKS to design golf equipment, how simulation can validate design theories, and AI or Topology Optimization could change the way golf putters look .
Who is David from Solidworks?
David has been using SOLIDWORKS since 2005 across multiple industries most notably Golf Club Design. He owned and operated a successful design and consulting company that used SOLIDWORKS to bring napkin sketches to production. The industries he's been a part of range from Medical, Aquaponics, Forging, CNC Shops, Roto-Molding factories. He is a proud father to daughter Emmaline (8) and is a husband of 19 years. He is a two-time Ironman finisher and recently qualified for the Boston Marathon.
What is the face balanced position on a putter?
The face balanced position is where the centerline of the shaft goes through the center of the head (heel to toe).
How many putts do you need to shoot to get a lower score in golf?
Statistically, the average golfer will have 8 putts from the 9-11 to foot window in a round of golf. So, let’s say you shoot 90 and you want to shoot lower scores. You make all eight of the putts mentioned and your score drops from 90 to 82.
What is the usual way putters are physically tested and compared?
Given the three possible putter head designs we asked, “what is the usual way putters are physically tested and compared?” The answer is simple – long putts on a hard, flat surface. Thus, the inertial effects between the putter and the ball drove the motion.