Client
- Name: Private Customer (Jeep Enthusiast)
- Industry/Field: Outdoor Recreation / Camping Accessories
Summary
- Objective: To create a durable and functional metal table that can be easily attached to a Jeep’s trunk door, enhancing the customer’s camping experience by providing a practical kitchen extension.
- Inspiration and Concept: The customer, a Jeep owner and camping enthusiast, needed a custom solution for outdoor cooking and dining. The concept involved designing a metal table that would seamlessly fit onto the Jeep trunk door, combining practicality, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
- Challenges:
- Ensuring precise measurements and bends for a secure fit.
- Balancing durability with portability by selecting the appropriate metal thickness.
- Designing an easy-to-install attachment mechanism.
Photos and Sketches
Production Process
- Materials Used:
- 1.2mm Metal Sheets
- Tools and Technologies:
- SolidWorks: Used to design an accurate and detailed model of the camping table, accounting for measurements and bends.
- Metal Fabrication: Utilized for cutting, bending, and assembling the metal sheets.
- Painting: Applied to protect the table against corrosion and enhance its appearance.
- Design Steps:
- Gathered measurements and photos of the Jeep trunk door.
- Created an initial design in SolidWorks, incorporating the customer’s requirements.
- Iterated the design to ensure a perfect fit and practical use.
- Finalized the design and prepared blueprints for fabrication.
Results and Client Feedback
- Final Outcome: The metal camping table was successfully fabricated and installed, providing a practical and durable solution for outdoor use.
- Feedback: The customer was highly satisfied with the table’s functionality, ease of installation, and overall quality, noting that it greatly enhanced their camping experience.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
- This project showcased my ability to deliver customized engineering solutions tailored to individual needs.
- The use of SolidWorks and metal fabrication techniques ensured a high-quality product that combined durability with aesthetic appeal.
- The project highlighted the importance of precision and thoughtful design in creating practical outdoor accessories.
- This experience reinforced my commitment to providing innovative and functional designs that improve clients’ experiences in real-world applications.