How Reverse Engineering saved the day!
During a site install, a client discovered the original mounting bracket for a Huawei 30KTL inverter had gone missing — and reordering one from China would have taken months. Instead, thanks to reverse engineering they had a suitable replacement in under a week.
Using an identical bracket from another unit on-site and applying reverse engineering principals and processes, I carefully measured and recreated the geometry, adapting it from a cast aluminium part into a sheet metal-compatible design. The final product was cut and bent from 316 stainless steel for corrosion resistance in the coastal environment, with added branding to as a touch of quality..
The bracket matched the original perfectly, including all hole placements. I even added some laser-etched branding to the final part to give it a polished finish.
Software Used: Autodesk Inventor
Manufacturing: 316 stainless steel sheet metal, laser-cut and bent
Deliverables: DXFs, bend drawings, installation photos
Client: Freelance
Highlights:
- Reverse-engineered from physical sample
- Perfect fit on first try
- High-durability material for harsh environments
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