For this project, my role included reverse-engineering a real toy submarine by carefully measuring its dimensions with calipers and other manual tools, then translating those measurements into a precise CAD model. I replicated the submarine in SolidWorks, using parametric modeling to ensure accuracy, scalability, and ease of modification. Throughout the process, I focused on maintaining dimensional fidelity and capturing the details of each component, from the outer body to the internal features. Once the model was complete, I created assembly relationships and constraints to reflect how the parts fit together in the real submarine. I also produced detailed engineering drawings with annotations and dimensions, ensuring the design was fully documented and could be used for future analysis, replication, or potential manufacturing.
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Solid Works Modeling of Toy Submarine
Project Timeline
Sep 2023 - Dec-2023
OVERVIEW
This project involved reverse-engineering a real toy submarine by carefully taking physical measurements and replicating the design in SolidWorks. The goal was to create a precise, fully detailed 3D CAD model that accurately represented the original submarine while reinforcing measurement, modeling, and design documentation skills.
HighlightS
- Collected accurate dimensional data from the toy submarine using calipers and manual measurement techniques.
- Created a full 3D CAD model in SolidWorks, replicating the geometry and proportions of the submarine.
- Applied parametric modeling techniques to ensure accuracy and ease of modification.
- Developed assembly features and part constraints to simulate the submarine’s structure.
- Produced detailed engineering drawings with dimensions and annotations for documentation and verification.
SKILLS
SolidWorks part modeling, assemblies Engineering drawings.Precision measurementGeometry replicationParametric modelingDimensional accuracyModel validation
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