WPI Formula SAE Engine Block Scan

Background:

Formula SAE is a student design challenge created by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) where students are tasked to design, build, and race a car of their own design.

WPI student came to the 3DExperience Lab to create a 3D scan of their engine block that wil be used in their designs and documentation.

Problem:

The WPI Formula SAE team wanted to include a CAD model of their exact engine block in their designs and documentation

Actions:

A Creaform HandyScan 3D in combination with VXElements were used to create a STL of the model. The engine block was elevated to allow for 360 degrees of scanning.

Problems Faced:

Engine Block was very elaborate and detailed

Solution: Patience and care was taken in scanning detailed locations. Settings were adjusted for different material colors and detail. Mesh was adjusted for optimal output

WPI SAE engine block STL

Back side of Engine Block STL

Front Side of Engine Block STL

Results:

Created an accurate STL of the engine block to be used in their calculations, design, and documentation of their SAE car

Personal Growth:

Practicing using skills and techniques from previous scans (bike scan)

Developed strategic approach to modeling an engine block from different angles.

Learned a bit more about engines and cars while communicating with WPI SAE team while working on scan