Software: CATIA V5 R19

Disassembled, examined, measured, and recreated parts from a Mazda 13B rotary engine using exact measurements with a group of students.

Grade Received: A+

Responsibilities:

• measured and created eccentric crankshaft using advanced techniques such as C:Helix, planes using multiple reference points/reference angles, shaft and groove thread, variable fillet

•  measured and created distributor, front counterbalance, gears, and various other small engine parts

• created shaft and distributor assemblies

• mated housings, shaft components, counterbalances, and rotors, modifying parts to ensure accurate fitting

• created fitting assembly/disassembly animation of entire engine and subassemblies

• programmed kinematic simulation of engine components to analyze engine operation