Reverse engineered booklight
A project to better understand SolidWorks CAD modelling and creating parts for 3D printing and other methods of mass production
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
3 WEEKS
original product
I chose to reverse design a ‘MERANGUE’ flashlight found at a thrift store. I was intrigued by the complex geometry surrounding the power button. Upon first look, I had no idea how I was going to replicate the part in SolidWorks. For this reason, I chose this device as I knew I would learn a lot from the attempt.
MEASUREMENTS
After taking the flashlight apart, I was able to take measurements and create a plan on how to recreate this part in SolidWorks.
cad modelling
I created a plan to recreate this part in SolidWorks. I worked primarily using surfacing tools to achieve the details of the shape. In the report, I go into full detail on how I achieved this form.
final 3d printed models
The final part was 3D printed using PLA and compared with the original palstic part
