Mechanical Workholding & Mounting Systems — V-Block Clamping Fixture + L-Bracket Assembly

Two precision mechanical assemblies designed in SolidWorks, demonstrating structural bracket design and industrial workholding engineering — both built to manufacturing-ready standards with full drawings and constrained assemblies. ───────────────────────────── ASSEMBLY 1: V-Block Clamping Fixture ───────────────────────────── A complete workholding fixture for locating and clamping cylindrical workpieces during machining, drilling, and inspection operations. Components: - V-Block Base — 90° V-groove for self-centering contact across cylinder diameter range - Clamp Arm — positioned above groove centerline to prevent workpiece rotation under load - Threaded Screw with Handle — full thread modeled for accurate clamping force transmission - Clamp Housing — guides arm travel and reacts clamping loads to base Engineering decisions: - V-groove self-centering eliminates repositioning for varying cylinder diameters - Clamp force directed through workpiece centerline — prevents lift and rotation during cutting ASSEMBLY 2: L-Bracket Mounting Assembly A reinforced structural mounting bracket with stacked disc interface component, connected via central threaded fastener. Components: - L-Bracket Body — reinforcement gusset at 90° joint reduces cantilever deflection under load - Stacked Disc Assembly — multi-diameter disc stack for rotational interface - Threaded Fastener — full thread engagement modeled through bracket boss - Mounting Base — bolt-pattern positioned for distributed load transfer Engineering decisions: - Gusset geometry sized to resist bending moment at bracket root - Mounting hole pattern distributes load across base footprint — prevents stress concentration ASSEMBLY DETAILS (BOTH) - Fully constrained SolidWorks assemblies with concentric and coincident mates - Realistic mechanical motion verified - 2D engineering drawings with dimensions and tolerances - Exploded views + Bill of Materials (BOM) DELIVERABLES: .SLDPRT / .SLDASM / .SLDDRW / PDF Drawings SOFTWARE: SolidWorks APPLICATION: CNC Machining Fixtures / Structural Mounting / Industrial Equipment