Integrating Analysis and Design Improvement in a Reverse Engineering Framework

1 Ahmad Majdi bin Abdul Rani, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia, [email protected] Abstract  The purpose of this research is firstly to develop an improved method for implementing reverse engineering by integrating engineering analysis within the reverse engineering framework. Secondly, the literature publication of this research will expose mechanical engineering students taking Mechanical Design Technology course to the larger perspective of reverse engineering. Instead of creating just the CAD model, a FEA model complete with nodes and meshes, loading and boundary conditions is generated allowing for critical part performance information to be predicted. Costly and time consuming destructive or non-destructive testing on the part is eliminated. The results of this study will make the task of reverse engineering an existing part and producing an improved part greatly simplified and structured. A significant benefit that is provided by the new RES is the total cost savings due to more efficient manufacturing and prototype testing of the clone part, thus improving productivity.