Keychain Assembly
2025 · Personal Project · Mechanical Design
Overview
Turned a hand-sketched concept into a fully defined mechanical design for a small assembled keychain. Built a parametric SolidWorks model with all key features including body, loop, fasteners, and gear detail, with clear assembly intent throughout.
Design Process
— Created fully dimensioned drawings from hand sketch to lock geometry and features
— Modeled in SolidWorks with proper constraints and relationships so edits propagate reliably
— Designed internal mechanism and fastener layout for manufacturability — accounting for clearances, fits, and assembly order
— Generated detailed 2D drawings with critical dimensions and tolerances for fabrication
Results
— Build-ready documentation package including 3D model and 2D drawings
— Consistent, editable design thanks to parametric relationships
— Parts fit and assemble as intended with adequate clearances and specified tolerances
— Reduced fabrication risk and smoother assembly on first article