Design and Assembly of Pipe Vice Mechanism

A full 3D CAD assembly of a Victaulic-style mechanical pipe coupling, modeling the complete functional interface between grooved pipe ends, a compression gasket, and two-piece housing segments that clamp the joint together. The design focused on accurately capturing how each component interacts mechanically: the grooved pipe profile that the housing engages to resist axial separation, the elastomeric gasket seal that seats against the pipe OD to maintain a leak-tight joint under pressure, and the bolted housing segments that clamp radially to lock the assembly together. Particular attention was given to getting the groove engagement geometry and housing-to-gasket fit correct, since these tolerances directly determine whether the coupling seals and holds under real service loads. This project reflects the kind of mechanism-level thinking I bring to fastening, coupling, and locking assemblies more broadly, translating a functional mechanical joint from concept into an accurate, properly-toleranced 3D assembly rather than just a visual model. The same approach applies directly to other mechanical locating features, such as quarter-turn/bayonet connections, snap-fits, and other tool-free or semi-permanent joining mechanisms. Tools used: SolidWorks / Fusion 360, assembly modeling, mechanism/motion-aware design, tolerance-conscious component fit