Reverse Engineering Project -
Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
As part of the Virtual Product Development course, I participated in a group project focused on reverse engineering components of a heat pump tumble dryer. The objective was to analyze, replicate, and validate selected parts using modern digital engineering tools and methods.
The process began with 3D scanning a spare part of the dryer using the HandySCAN 300 (CREAFORM), a handheld non-contact laser scanner. The scanned mesh data was processed in VXelements and imported into SolidWorks as STL files. Using this data, I reconstructed the part through parametric CAD modeling, ensuring dimensional accuracy while overcoming challenges with complex mesh imports.
Following the successful CAD modeling, I designed injection moulds in SolidWorks by creating mold halves with the cavity tool. This allowed the part to be prepared for potential injection moulding and validated the suitability of the design for manufacturing.