Onshape Tutorial: Creating an Assembly Box with Hinge and Lid

This video tutorial guides students through creating an assembly box using Onshape. It covers logging into Onshape, creating the main body of the box, designing the lid, and implementing a hinge mechanism. The tutorial emphasizes using tools like extrude, shell, and fillet to refine the design. Students learn to manage parts within the same studio and apply design conventions for naming and organizing their work.

What is the first step to access Onshape for the assembly box project?

• Access Onshape through a shared link.

• Download the Onshape app.

• Log in with your student ID at students.myps.org.

• Create a new account on Onshape.

What should you do if you have never logged into Onshape before?

• Create a new account.

• Use a guest login.

• Click on 'forget password' and follow the instructions.

• Contact Onshape support.

What tool is used to create the main body of the box in Onshape?

• Offset tool

• Fillet tool

• Extrude tool

• Shell tool

How do you ensure the box is hollow in the middle?

• Use the shell tool to hollow the box.

• Use the dimension tool to adjust thickness.

• Use the fillet tool to round the edges.

• Use the extrude tool to create a hole.

What is the thickness of the box walls after using the shell tool?

• 1/2 inch

• 1/4 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1/8 inch

How do you create a new part for the lid in the same part studio?

• Use the offset tool.

• Create a new document.

• Click on 'new' during the extrude process.

• Use the shell tool.

What is the purpose of using the mirror tool in the hinge creation process?

• To duplicate the entire box.

• To create symmetrical parts of the hinge.

• To adjust the thickness of the hinge.

• To change the color of the hinge.

What is the final step to make the box look more polished?

• Use the shell tool to hollow the box.

• Use the fillet tool to round the edges.

• Use the extrude tool to add more parts.

• Use the offset tool to adjust dimensions.

What is the purpose of the hinge insert?

• To hold the lid onto the main body of the box.

• To create a decorative element.

• To increase the box's weight.

• To provide additional storage space.

Why is it important not to fillet the top edge where the box meets the lid?

• It will increase the box's weight.

• It will interfere with the box's ability to close tightly.

• It will make the box look uneven.

• It will make the box more difficult to open.