The challenge was to create an estimate of the time required to complete a programmed cutting cycle on a commercial finishing system. The system consisted of a cutting head mounted on a two axis gantry. The path was created using a graphical program and exported as...
The challenge was to analyze various design alternatives for a sophisticated assembly system. The solution was to create a SolidWorks animation where each step of the assembly process could be simulated and optimized. The video shows the animation created for this...
The challenge was to design a replacement collet for a two piece retractable rod that would eliminate the rattling created when the two tubes contacted each other. The concern was applying adequate pressure on the thin tube while keeping the stress on the nylon...
The challenge, presented by a large supplier of automobile frame assemblies, was to gain a understanding of what combination of 13 separate parameters created the optimum laser pierced hold in steel. These holes were required for mounting holes and passages in...
The challenge was to create a user friendly computer simulation of manufacturing systems back in the days before Windows. The simulation itself was generated by a software package that used a C-like language to create the simulations. The engineers needing the...
The challenge was to make fine adjustments to a master fixture that was used to machine a mini-van space frame. The master was the same size as the actual mini-van and had 57 locating pads that needed to be located to better than 0.001″. A giant coordinate...
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