Mechanical Bench Vise | SolidWorks Design & Assembly

This project showcases an independently designed mechanical bench vise created entirely in SolidWorks, from initial component modeling to final assembly and engineering documentation. The vise features a lead screw-driven mechanism that moves the front jaw toward the fixed jaw, along with custom-designed gripping plates featuring a patterned surface. The design process included: Creating individual mechanical components using parametric 3D modeling Designing and assembling a lead screw-driven jaw mechanism Developing custom gripping jaw plates using patterned geometry Applying SolidWorks assembly mates to constrain components and demonstrate mechanical movement Producing detailed engineering drawings with dimensions and multiple views Creating an exploded assembly view to illustrate component relationships All components were modeled and assembled as part of an independent CAD design project. Software: SolidWorks Skills demonstrated: Mechanical design, 3D part modeling, assembly modeling, engineering drawings, parametric modeling, and exploded views. This is a digital CAD design project and has not undergone physical manufacturing or performance validation.