Integrated Workflow of Reverse Engineering, Topology Optimization and Additive Manufacturing for a Motorcycle Swingarm Component
Abstract This paper presents a workflow combining reverse engineering, topology optimization, and additive manufacturing. The method was applied to a motorcycle swingarm redesigned through 3D scanning, CAD reconstruction, and structural optimization. Finite element analysis and prototype testing confirmed over 25% weight reduction while maintaining stiffness. The workflow demonstrates applicability in automotive and aerospace engineering.
Authors
- Juraj Ondruška (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5300-9832)
- Roman Protasov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1611-0610)
- Filip Korec
- Terézia Šalkovičová
Institutions
- Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (SK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Strojnícky časopis/Journal of Mechanical Engineering
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2478/scjme-2025-0040
- Primary Topic
- Topology Optimization in Engineering
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Slovenská Akadémia Vied
- Agentúra na Podporu Výskumu a Vývoja
- Vedecká Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR a SAV