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Deburring Fixture Design and Fab

Manufacturing Engineering Intern @ Acutec Precision Aerospace

Skills Applied

Solidworks
GD&T
Welding

Inspiration and Objective:

At Actuec Precision Aerospace, I designed and built a custom deburring fixture that allows 180° rotation while securely holding up to 20 lbs in a fully horizontal position. Intended as a standing workstation attachment for a desk, the fixture required a balance of strength, stability, and usability. I managed the full project lifecycle, from conceptualizing and designing the fixture in SolidWorks, to custom-fabricating components, welding, and assembling the final product. This project highlights my ability to combine mechanical design, structural engineering, and hands-on fabrication to create practical, high-performance solutions for manufacturing processes.

Process and Results:

Conceptualized and designed the fixture in SolidWorks for 180° rotation and full horizontal load support.
Selected appropriate hinge and all necessary components to ensure smooth rotation, strength, and stability.
Engineered the fixture to be sturdy enough to hold 20 lbs while maintaining rotational freedom.
Custom-fabricated components and welded the fixture to meet design specifications.
Collaborated with machinists to fabricate custom components and assemble the fixture according to design specifications.

Paint Oven Automation

Manufacturing Engineering Intern @ Acutec Precision Aerospace

Skills Applied

Python
Visual Studio Code
3D Printing

Inspiration and Objective:

The paint oven lacked digital tracking and data collection capabilities, making it difficult to monitor temperature profiles, verify process consistency, and link paint operations to specific jobs. My objective was to automate the oven’s data logging, integrate it with the company’s job router system, and create a seamless reporting process that provides full traceability for every painted part.

Process and Results:

Programmed the oven in Composer and enabled PLC-based data logging with Wi-Fi connectivity.
Integrated a barcode scanner with the oven using a 3D-printed mount for operator input and job identification.
Designed a barcode system linked to the job router, enabling traceability across all paint operations.
Wrote a python script to automatically compile and export oven data into PDF reports.
Authored detailed work instructions covering oven operation, barcode scanning, and data reporting.