Golf Tee (Experimental)

Create a **parametric 3D CAD model of a golf tee for 3D printing**, designed specifically for an experimental study investigating how **tee-head radius and tee-head curvature depth affect golf-ball launch consistency**. The model should be designed as a **single-piece golf tee** with a standard flat base, a central vertical shaft, and a curved concave cup at the top that supports a golf ball. ### Overall design requirements * The tee must be suitable for **FDM 3D printing using PLA and TPU**. * Create a **simple, manufacturable geometry** with no unnecessary decorative features. * The tee should be symmetrical about its central vertical axis. * The bottom of the tee must have a **flat, circular base** so that the tee has a consistent reference surface. * The shaft should extend vertically from the center of the base to the ball-supporting region. * The top should contain a **smooth, rotationally symmetric concave surface** that supports a standard golf ball. * Avoid sharp edges where possible. * The design should be strong enough to survive repeated golf-ball impacts while remaining printable. ### Experimental geometry The most important feature is the **curved concave region at the top of the tee**. Make the following dimensions **fully parametric**, so I can easily create different versions: 1. **Tee-head radius** * The radius of curvature of the concave ball-supporting surface must be adjustable. * I need to produce three different radius values during Phase 1. * Keep every other geometric feature identical between these versions. 2. **Curvature depth** * The vertical depth of the concave region must be adjustable independently from the radius. * I need to produce three different curvature-depth values during Phase 2. * Keep the radius fixed at the optimal value found during Phase 1. 3. **Overall tee height** * Keep the overall height constant across every experimental design. * The height should be controlled by the flat bottom surface to the ball-supporting region. 4. **Base** * Keep the base diameter and thickness constant across all designs. * The base must remain completely flat. 5. **Shaft** * Keep shaft diameter, shaft length, and shaft geometry constant across all designs. * The shaft should be centered on the base.

Parameters

Every value above is a live dimension. Open a model like this in the editor and each one becomes a slider you can drag before exporting.