SolidWorks Project for Beginners: Designing a Rotary Pick and Place Unit | Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of my Rotary Pick and Place Unit series!

00:00 - Mechanism Preview
00:28 - Part 3 Preview
00:38 - Part 3 Dimensions
00:48 - Part 3 Start Modeling
12:30 - Part 4 Preview
12:40 - Part 4 Dimensions
12:50 - Part 4 Start Modeling


In this series, I rebuild a Rotary Pick and Place Unit. This mechanism is designed to transfer and rotate parts 180° between conveyors using a linkage system.

🎯 Mechanism Overview: Rotary Pick and Place Unit
The Rotary Pick and Place Unit is a synchronized transfer system designed to transport workpieces from one conveyor belt to another while reorienting them by 180°.

Using a Swing Arm driven by gears and a precise Linkage System, the mechanism performs a dual-action movement: the main arm swings 90° for transfer, while the linkage simultaneously rotates the gripper head by an additional 90°. This allows the unit to Lift, Swing, and Re-orient the part efficiently before placing it down for the next process.


This series will cover:
✔ Full rebuild of the Swing Arm & Linkage system from scratch
✔ Explanation of the synchronized 180° rotation logic
✔ Advanced SolidWorks modeling & mating techniques
✔ Mechanical engineering insights for automation design
✔ Preparation for Motion Analysis and simulation

At the end of this series, we will 3D-print the entire mechanism and assemble the gears and grippers. This will allow us to physically test the synchronized rotation and see how the mechanism performs.


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⚠️ Disclaimer & Credits: This project is based on a standard design from the Misumi Library. This video is for educational purposes only to teach SolidWorks modeling and simulation skills. I do not claim ownership of the original design concept; all rights belong to Misumi.


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