INTRODUCTION
Adventure Technology, one of the many brands Confluence Watersports owns, was in the beginning stages of spicing up the AT brand and preparing to go head-to-head with one of its competitors. This project had many facets and this was just a fraction of its scope.
In this project, I scanned a couple existing paddle blade faces that were to "go forward" in the redesign. After scanning them with a Microscribe, I remodeled them, eliminating their "foam-core" design to reduce cost but still maintain structural integrity.
Enjoy
In this project, I scanned a couple existing paddle blade faces that were to "go forward" in the redesign. After scanning them with a Microscribe, I remodeled them, eliminating their "foam-core" design to reduce cost but still maintain structural integrity.
Enjoy
Adventure Technology Xception XV Blade
See the final product here: http://atpaddles.com/paddles/touring/advanced/odyssey_glass
SCANNING THE PARTS
This is a little video I created to show the process I went through to scan the paddle blades.
Please keep in mind, this is the first video with audio that I have ever created. I think it's funny. You be the judge... Enjoy.
SCAN DATA
Scanned-in data.
MODELING THE PART
Adventure Technology AT2 Blade
See the final product here: http://www.atpaddles.com/products/geronimo-glass
SCAN DATA
Scanned-in data.
MODELING THE PART
Blade Comparison
Mold Tooling
After part modeling was complete, I set my sights to the tooling. The prototype tooling was then cut out of REN shape.
Model of mold tools.
The tool in the center, the core, was duplicated in silicone so it would be removable after lay-up.
Out of respect for my former employer and colleagues, I remain tight lipped about the finer details...
SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO:
Confluence Watersports & AT Paddles for letting me start this leg of the project
Todd Ventrola
Louis Rondeau
Hastings Blumer
Chris Pageu
Louis Rondeau
Hastings Blumer
Chris Pageu
Thank you to my wife and kids, you put up with so many long hours. I am truly grateful!
