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Reverse Engineering Project Overview
Reverse Engineering Project Overview
This was the first project that exercised teamwork skills as students were paired in groups to reverse engineer an existing product and see identify how it functions. Using knowledge of Autodesk Inventor 2020 and orthographic sketching, groups were able to 3D model a product and assemble it.
The product chosen was the "Dust Daddy", a seven-part product that helps vacuum tight areas with multiple flexible tubes attached. Each group member was assigned different pieces to sketch and model on Autodesk Inventor 2020. When every part is done, an assembly will be created to show the product together as shown.
Hand Sketches
Hand Sketches
This piece was the most complex out of all seven as it incorporated advance features such as revolves, sweeps, and loft to make in Autodesk Inventor. The part connects the vacuum tube base and handle together through a simple locking mechanism
The top sketch is of a clear plastic part to hold the vacuum tubes together. The bottom sketch is of a rubber seal that seals the connection between the part on the left and the vacuum connector.
Orthographic Sketches
Orthographic Sketches
Product Assembly
Product Assembly
Conclusion
Conclusion
Review of Project
Review of Project
Using parametrics in this project was essential in creating the final assembly. This skill is useful not only in this specific project but also in the industry as a whole since parametric constraints create design options and maintain specific requirements for a design if changes are made. The animation was a success in that it fully rotated and spun the cams.
Problems and Solutions
Problems and Solutions
The main problem was getting the cams to spin on the animation. This was solved using local resources such as instruction videos and practicing within Autodesk Inventor, which allowed the group to produce the final animation.
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