Hariprasath.G
121, NEW WEAVERS COLONY,
SAIBABACOLONY, COIMBATORE-641011
(+91)9843242072,
Career Highlights
§ An effective Design Engineer around 6.5 years of real time experience in the field of Automotive - CAD\CAM, Product Design and development.
§ Expertise in the CAD software’s includes Auto CAD, Unigraphics NX3, and CATIA V5 R15 and GM toolkit.
§ Design, Development, Planning, Project tracking, Client interaction.
Skill set
§ Exclusive experience in Design, Development of Automotive components (both plastic and sheet metal) for Isuzu engineering Japan, Honda Japan and Tesco engineering, USA Based on NAAMS and HIROTEC (JAPAN).
§ Tool design, Layout and detailing for weld tool stations of car closures as per GM & Tesco standards USA, stack up analysis for make parts by using GM TCAE tool, Production drawings and Re-Mastering standards for ISUZU Engineering Corp., Japan.
§ Expertise in Solid and Surface Modeling in Unigraphics NX3 and CatiaV5.Handled large assemblies in UG.
§ Technical expertise in Reverse Engineering and Re mastering.
§ Working knowledge in Manufacturing and machining processes.
§ Handled large assemblies in UG-NX3 and familiar with Top down & Bottom Up assembly design.
§ Converting Legacy data’s like STEP & IGES into Solid model.
§ Aware in GD&T application using tools as per ASME standards & Knowledge in NAAMS for GM, USA.
§ Good visualization skill, ability to work in a team, Lead a Team, High degree of initiative, effective time management, Qualities with skills.
§ Possessing good communication, organizational, leadership, interpersonal and objective problem analysis and High degree of drawing reading and trouble shooting skills.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore August 1999 – April 2002
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
V.L.B Janakiammal Polytechnic, Coimbatore June1996 – April 1999
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
§ Undergone cad/cam training in kgisl, Coimbatore.
§ Undergone one-day workshop on 5S from KGTESCO, Coimbatore.
§ Undergone three-day training program on Enhancing Executive Excellence for improving Team Building and Leadership Skills from KARL KUBEL Institute for Development Education, Coimbatore.
ONSITE EXPERIENCE
Design engineer - MAZAKINA, Nagoya Japan. May 2007 – Nov 2007
Highlights:
· Surface modeling of interior and exterior of the car components.
· With reference of 2d Drawings, components were modeled and Detailed as per customer’s Standards and released for production.
· Surface, part Modeling & drawings were created in CATIAV5.
· Quality check was done for the drawings as per Nissan standards
Components such as switch panel, various types of Meter board, Door pad, side mirror shells, win cover (indicator), plastic bumpers, door Handle, cover assembly brackets and mud flap.
PROJECTS AT REVO TRADING CO LTD., India
Project : Remastering of casting components
Client : Mazakina, Japan.
Role : Design Engineer
Software : Unigraphics NX3
Highlights:
· Part Modeling and assembly of engine parts and related components done with reference of 2d image.
· Draft angle is applied for casting components for removal of core and cavity.
· Wave linked body concept involved to create the machining files.
· Extensive use of both surfaces and solids ensures the shape of the both design and the intricate profiles in the parts.
· Isuzu modeling standards are followed and quality has been checked.
Components such as, Engine case casting, Axle shaft & Axle assembly, Gas tanks, Bearing seat casting, bearing seat, Housing casting & Pump casting.
Project : Modeling of Transmission Case
Client : ISUZU MOTORS, JAPAN.
Role : Design Engineer
Software : Unigraphics NX3
Highlights:
· As per reference of 2d input drawing and unparametric solid, the model was converted to parametric solid model.
· The component was modeled parametrically and then the features are layer categorized orderly and Draft angle is applied for casting part for removal of core and cavity.
· Surface tolerance checked between the parts to meet within the limit by importing and merging the parametric solid with input solid.
· Then with reference of 2D TIFF image, Detailing was done for the casting part.
· Quality check was done as per ISUZU standards for both modeling and Detailing.
Project : Manufacturing drawing creation for Engine Cover & piston.
Client : MAZAKINA, JAPAN.
Role : Design Engineer
Software : CATIA V5
Highlights:
· Study on inputs of engine cover & piston models to create production drawings.
· Client interaction held for a modification on part found an unwanted solid portion was overlapped on the top of the piston.
· After the confirmation from the client, model has been modified.
· Then the production drawing for Engine cover & piston were created with GD&T symbols, as per ASME standards.
· Quality check was done as per Mazakina’s standards.
Project : Product development of interiors (plastics)
Client : Honda, Japan.
Role : Design Engineer
Software : CATIA V5 R15
Highlights:
· Development of concept surfaces and study of mating parts with IP.
· Surface modeling of interior car components like Center panel/Dash board, panel meter, stereo panel, side sill, lower panel, switch board, shift knobs, trim wheel, and Arm rests.
· All instrumentation panels are modeled in an absolute position and then assembly structure of IP has been created.
· 3d surface and 2d images are given as an input reference, from the surface edges were interpolated and then non associative surface has been created for the whole complex surface of the input.
· Surface Thickness must be created from 2.3mm-2.5mm for all respective components.
· To fit the panels with IP, a seating arrangement has been developed for the panels.
· Preliminary design review done by the client, then final design was confirmed.
· finally Quality check was done as per Honda standards
2. PROJECTS AT KG TESCO PVT LTD, India
Project : Tool design, Layout & Detailing for weld fixtures
Client : TESCO Engineering, Detroit, USA
Role : Design Engineer & Quality checker
Software : Unigraphics NX2 & NX3
Highlights:
· Tool design, Layout and Detailing were done for the automotive weld fixtures of GMC and GMX models.
· This program consists of weld tools for automotive under body, Upper structure, Closures & Framers Units like Clamping units, Locating pin units, Rest units, and Pusher unit are detailed as per the production standards of General motors.
· Detailing is done for make detail components and layout is done for the assy., files, Key-sheet for to identify whole unit position and BOM creation for to identify the parts to purchase or manufacture it.
Project : Modeling of and LCV parts and harness tubes.
Client : ISUZU Engineering Corporation, Japan
Role : Design Engineer & Quality Checker
Software : Unigraphics NX2
Highlights:
· Solid Modeling, Assembly and Drafting of LCV Frames like Suspension Cross-members, Side members, Chassis Assembly, cabin parts, Front lid, Dashboard, Cabin Underbody, Side panel, Front panel and all LCV frame underbody parts for ELF model.
· Converted 2d drawings into feature based 3d parametric models.
· Further Wave Linked Body, Linked Mirror & Part families concepts are used for assemble the class B frames.
· Created harness for fuel supply, Air supply Electrical harness with reference of point coordinates in given input sheets and in 2d drawing. Then all the harness pipes are assembled to air and fuel tanks.
· Communicated with On-site coordinator/Client for clarifications in models.
· Guided/assisted engineers in modeling, interpretation of drawings, specifications & concepts.
· Monitored and improved the quality of the projects delivered, and ensured the timely delivery of the projects.
· The assembly model is then verified for any interference and Precision up to 0.01 has been achieved.
Project : Remastering of Cabin Truck & Bus body parts
Client : ISUZU Engineering Corporation, Japan.
Role : Design Engineer
Software : Unigraphics NX3
Highlights:
· Surface modeling, Assembly and Drafting of cabin parts like Front panel Assembly, Side panel Assembly, Mirror panel Assembly, Fuel tank Assembly, Door Assembly LH/RH.
· Roof panels Assembly of Bus Body and truck body are modeled with reference to the unparametric 3D curve and unparametric surfaces
· The parts are created within the tolerance of 0.01. Further the components are assembled to form a complete layout.
The assembly model is then verified for any interference. Official Drafting is done with 4 precision.
Project : Modeling of Clutch casing (Casting)
Client : Hirotec engineering, Japan
Role : Design Engineer
Software : CATIA V5
Highlights:
· All input data’s of casting part is given in 2d image is studied.
· With reference of 2d image, parting line, thickness, radius and Draft angle is applied for the casting part for removal of core and cavity.
· Then detailing was done as per 2d image to release for production.
· Wave linked body concept used to create machining files.
· Quality check was done for casting model and detailing, as per standards.
Project : Modeling of car Cylinder Head Covers
Client : HIROTEC Engineering, JAPAN.
Role : Design Engineer
Software : CATIA V5
Highlights:
· Unparametric solid and 2d image are given to study the component.
· With reference of 2d image, parting line, thickness, radius and Draft angle is applied.
· Destructive method is followed to construct the part by the feature hollow from framed solid part and draft angle is applied for the casting for removal of core and cavity. Surface tolerance checked between the parts to ensure the shape and to meet within the limit by importing and merging the parametric solid with input solid.
· Detailing was done with the reference of given 2d image to release for production.
· And the features are layer categorized orderly. Quality check done as per the standards of HIROTEC.
Project : Reverse Engineering of Mud Guards for Truck
Client : ISUZU Engineering Corporation, JAPAN.
Role : Design Engineer
Software : Unigraphics NX3
Highlights:
· The objective is to convert 2D to 3D model. Input sheet and scan curves were given for the reference.
· Reverse engineering concept is followed to create the part.
· The various faces have been extracted from the Input sheets. Using Free form features, tool sheets are created to trim the target body to achieve the final component. Quality check done as per Isuzu Standards.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Organization : Revo Trading co., Ltd Chennai and Japan.
Designation : Design Engineer
Responsibilities : project study and Follow-up with clients.
Duration : October 2006 – till date. (3.8 yrs)
The company provides Engineering design services to their clients in automobile industries such as HONDA, NISSAN and TOYOTO and also providing man power solutions for their clients in Japan.
2. Organization : KGTECO PVT LTD
Designation : Design Engineer
Duration : Feb 2004 – October 2006 (2.8 years)
KGTESCO is a joint venture company between Tesco Technologies, USA and KGISL, Coimbatore that provides Engineering Design Services to their overseas and domestic customers.
3. Organization : GEM EQUIPMENTS PVT LTD. Coimbatore.
Job profile : Inward, In process & Final inspection of air dryers.
Designation : Quality control engineer.
Duration : Jun 2003 – Jan 2004 (7 months)
GEM EQUIPMENTS is one of the leading manufacturers of Air dryers in Tamilnadu. They are manufacturing two types of Air dryers
1. Refrigerating Air dryers 2. Desiccant type of air dryers, as well as they are manufacturing Air Receivers.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Marital status Single
Nationality Indian
D.O.B 03.10.1980
Email Id
Mobile phone +919843242072
Passport number E3735763.
Passport validity 19/12/2002 – 18/12/2012
Linguistic Abilities English, Tamil, Telugu, Japanese.