Carbon Fiber MX Skid Plates

My client produces high end aftermarket carbon fiber accessories for modern dirt bikes. I was contracted to develop new product lines and also formalize a 3D CAD design processes to speed up new product development and improve production tooling (quality and tool life).

It was crucial to work with the client to understand project requirements and develop a comprehensive proposal. We developed an efficient product design process utilizing 3D scanning technologies and SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Fully fledged CAD models were then used to rapidly develop molds and tooling - all without the need for expensive physical prototype iterations. Tooling was phased into production starting with 3D printed tooling before stepping into CNC milled billet aluminum tools.

Tools deployed include: 3D Scanning, CAD (SolidWorks), 3D printing and CNC machining

Together with the client we were able to develop new products much faster than before (time to market was crucial for the client) and with full CAD models for all products we were able to have tooling CNC machined which greatly improved the accuracy and lifespan of the tooling. The client eventually grew confident enough with the design and production tool process that they now handle everything in-house.