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Ore Production Headframe Model

Cory Potash Mine · Saskatoon, SK 2023 – 2024 Co-op · Mechanical Engineering Design & Drafting

Completed at Nutrien

Nutrien

Project summary & impacts

Info

Rebuilt the entire ore-hoist production headframe as a to-scale digital twin from 200+ historical drawings, then built a 1:100 physical model displayed in Nutrien Cory's mine training room — used in steel-upgrade plans and to inform the 53-ton skip (hoist bucket) upgrade.

53-Ton Skip upgrade

1:100 3D-printed miniature model

200+ Drawings rebuilt/documented

Featured on Nutrien's socials

The walkthrough I was asked to make

Playing my part in a multi-million-dollar upgrade.

This to-scale virtual twin, rebuilt from 200+ historical drawings, helped simulate removal of the 53-ton skip and the relevant steel for its upgraded replacement.

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How I did the project

Software & skills

Software

Autodesk InventorModeled the tower and its subassemblies from the historical drawing set.
AutoCADRigging/slinging documentation, fire-safety floor plans, and assembly management.
SOLIDWORKSPrepared the 1:100 model for physical 3D printing.
NavisworksManaged and simulated movement through the 6000+ component model.
MeridianDrawing management and documentation control.

Technical & soft skills

Reverse Engineering
Technical Drafting
Industrial Rigging/Slinging
Communication
Mechanical Simulation
3D Printing
Documentation Management