// Automotive  ·  01

Sandrail
Control Arm

3D scanning, reverse engineering, and fabrication in 4130 Chromoly Steel

Year 2024
Category Automotive
Material 4130 Chromoly Steel
Software SolidWorks
Status Complete  ·  Installed
// Overview

Reverse engineering project involving 3D scanning an original offroad vehicle control arm (four bar linkage) and redesigning it in 4130 Chromoly Steel for significantly improved durability. The original arm was scanned, measured, and used as a reference to build a new assembly from scratch in SolidWorks.

// Key Specifications

Material 4130 Chromoly Steel
Process 3D Scan → CAD → Fabrication
Software SolidWorks
Type Four Bar Linkage
// 3D Assets

Interactive Models

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Original — 3D Scan

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Redesigned — SolidWorks Assembly

// Process

Build Process

01

3D Scan

[PLACEHOLDER — description coming]

02

Reverse Engineering

[PLACEHOLDER — description coming]

03

SolidWorks Modeling

[PLACEHOLDER — description coming]

04

Material Selection

[PLACEHOLDER — description coming]

05

Fabrication

[PLACEHOLDER — description coming]

06

Install & Test

[PLACEHOLDER — description coming]

// Gallery

Build Gallery

Parts 1
Parts 2
Parts 3
Set Up 1
Set Up 2
Test Fit 1
Test Fit 2
// Video

Build Process Video

// Skills

Skills Demonstrated

Engineering

3D Scanning Reverse Engineering Four Bar Linkage Analysis Technical Measurement

CAD & Design

SolidWorks Assembly Part Modeling Design for Fabrication [PLACEHOLDER]

Fabrication

4130 Chromoly Steel [PLACEHOLDER — fabrication methods] Fitment & Installation [PLACEHOLDER]