Ice Shield CAD Work (NX)
John Hayden Colvin
Project Timeline
Aug 2024 - Sep-2024
OVERVIEW
For my Engineering Communications and CAD course at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I was tasked with the precision modeling of an "Ice Shield." The objective was to transform a high-detail 2D technical specification into a geometrically accurate 3D model, ensuring every fillet, radius, and section view alignment met industry-standard tolerances.
HighlightS
Precision Modeling: Successfully interpreted complex 2D drafting symbols and dimensions to create a 1:1 scale digital twin.
Technical Literacy: Validated the design against an official RPI title block, maintaining professional standards for revision history and scale.
SKILLS
Software: Siemens NX / Autodesk Inventor (depending on which you used for this specific clip)Technical Drafting: GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) interpretation, Section Views, and Detail Scaling.Mechanical Design: 3D Part Modeling, Patterning, and Filleting.Quality Control: Dimension verification and document management.
ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
John Hayden Colvin
Mechanical Engineering Student & Problem Solver
I'm a detail-oriented mechanical engineering student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a 3.83 GPA and hands-on expertise in CAD software including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Siemens NX. I combine technical skills in machining, welding, and laboratory research with strong problem-solving abilities. Currently conducting undergraduate research on cytoskeletal networks while maintaining NCAA varsity athletics, demonstrating my ability to balance rigorous academic and professional commitments.
I'm a detail-oriented mechanical engineering student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a 3.83 GPA and hands-on expertise in CAD software including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Siemens NX. I combine technical skills in machining, welding, and laboratory research with strong problem-solving abilities. Currently conducting undergraduate research on cytoskeletal networks while maintaining NCAA varsity athletics, demonstrating my ability to balance rigorous academic and professional commitments.