Reverse engineering
Rebuild useful geometry from existing parts, measurements, photographs or imperfect references — especially where replacements are hard to find.
INDEPENDENT ENGINEERING STUDIO · BRIGHTON, UK
When the part
doesn't exist,
design the solution.
Reverse engineering, custom mechanical design and practical prototyping for obsolete components, specialist hardware and one-off engineering challenges.
WTW / STUDY 001COMPONENT RECOVERY
01 — COMPONENT DESIGNMEASURE / MODEL / VALIDATE
01/06
THE WORK
Turning awkward physical problems into clear, manufacturable geometry.
From a worn legacy part on the bench to a considered CAD model, prototype or file set ready for a manufacturing partner.
WHAT I DO
Practical engineering.
From first measure to final file.
A focused, independent service for projects that need careful geometry, adaptable design and a route towards making the thing real.
Mechanical CAD
Parametric models and custom hardware designed around the real constraints: mounting points, clearances, assembly, serviceability and use.
Prototyping & manufacture
Functional prototypes and clean handover files to support fit checks, design development and conversations with manufacturing partners.
SELECTED PROJECTS / 2026
Work built around
real constraints.
A selection of automotive and scenic engineering concepts covering component recovery, mounting hardware and moving assemblies.
01 / REVERSE ENGINEERING↗
AUTOMOTIVE / LEGACY COMPONENTS
Motorcycle chain cover / component reconstruction
A custom chain cover developed as a motorcycle component, with the geometry refined in CAD for fit, form and practical manufacture.
STEP / IGES · FIT-CHECK GAUGES · MANUFACTURING PREP
02 / STRUCTURAL HARDWARE↗
THEATRE / SCENIC FABRICATION
Custom structural mounting bracket
A purpose-designed mounting component, developed around its fixing points, profile and installation requirements.
PARAMETRIC CAD · PROTOTYPES · LASER-CUT FILES
03 / CABLE MANAGEMENT↗
SCENIC / TECHNICAL INSTALLATION
Heavy-duty cable management clamp
A two-part hinged clamp concept with replaceable grip inserts for tidier cable routing on temporary structures.
3D CAD · PROTOTYPE ITERATION · STEP / DXF
04 / OBSOLETE MOTORCYCLE PART↗
CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES
Dual cable guide / mounting bracket
A compact bracket designed to locate and route two cable runs, with integrated mounting points and a shaped central body.
CAD RECONSTRUCTION · FIT CHECK · PRODUCTION FILES
05 / MOVING ASSEMBLY↗
SCENIC / ANIMATRONICS
Mechanical linkage & cable guide assembly
An articulated multi-part concept using accessible fasteners, considered pivot points and serviceable linkage arms.
ASSEMBLY CAD · MOTION STUDY · FUNCTIONAL PROTOTYPE
06 / SURFACE MODELLING↗
AUTOMOTIVE / LIGHTING
Custom projector headlight assembly
A compact housing concept with smooth transitional surfaces, optic bezel details and integrated mounting hardware.
SURFACE CAD · ASSEMBLY MODEL · TEST-FIT PROTOTYPE
HOW I WORK
Make the problem
manageable.
Understand the part
Start with the use case, what is known, what is missing and what the design needs to fit or achieve.
Model and iterate
Build a considered CAD model, identify critical interfaces and refine the geometry against the available evidence.
Prepare the handover
Deliver the agreed CAD formats, drawings or prototype files to support the next step towards manufacture.
HAVE A PROBLEM PART?
Let's work out
what's possible.
Tell me what you're trying to make, repair or adapt. Early-stage enquiries and awkward problems are welcome.