4DOF Robot Arm
This project was done for ME380 as a group project. Currently working on completing it.
Project Summary
The claw was designed with Onshape to make planning the helical gears faster. Also, the backlash setting was utilized as the entire assembly was 3D printed with PETG and fastened using nuts and bolts.
Overall, I researched and applied my design skills towards designing this end effector and succesfully developed an initial prototype.
The claw was tested and successfully lifted a Benchy, which was one of the pre-set design specifications. However, a new iteration will be made to minimize the size/profile of the claw to reduce weight, minimize the backlash value to improve accuracy and improve the servo motor housing as it outputs more torque than the current plate can handle.
Concept Test
Test the feasibility of using helical gears to transfer horizontal into vertical rotation
Design Test
CAD
Revision 0 and Testing
To minimize waste, a small section of the design was 3D printed to check gear meshing, tolerances and size
The CAD was completed, and designed for 3D printing; no supports are required to print this assembly
Inert Gas Welding Chamber
Design Revisions
Fabrication
Installation/Testing
This project was done for FuseRing The simulations, testing and results are confidential.
Project Summary
I used SOLIDWORKS for the entire design, and the gas flow was also simulated with SOLIDWORKS Simulations. All drawings and purchase requisitions were organized depending on which parts were outsourced or to be made in house. While ordering and fabricating the simpler, joint rods, rubber seal and plastic hinge.
Overall, I developed my design, project management and my R&D skills
The chamber consistently delivered higher-quality welds than previous experiments. This was proven through a series of structured experiments to get quanitfiable, accurate data that was compared to previous tests.
Wind Turbine Yaw Control System
This project was done for Waturbine. The components were manufactured by the coop.
Project Summary
Completed for the University of Waterloo wind turbine design team, Waturbine, this project was designed using SOLIDWORKS.
I conducted several engineering calculations using MODS and material science to ensure that these stopping devices would not fail under the weight of the nacelle. Developed numerous design ideas and iterations accomodating the changes from other subteams.
Delegated tasks effectively to get parts ordered, machined and fit-tested within given time restraints from the subteam lead.
Vehicle Dynamics Simulation
Project Summary
This project was done for ME303. All models were solved using MATLAB.
Utilized numerical methods such as Euler's Method and Runge-Kutta 4, to accurately estimate and plot the behaviour of a 2DOF car model.
Dumbbell FEA and Re-Design
Project Summary
This project was done for our ME230 material science project.
Designed a solution to eliminate corrosion found on dumbells using SOLDIWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Simulations.
After identifying pitting corrosion near the edge of the knurled section, an environmentally friendly solution was ideated and designed. Using recycled plastic, an injection mould will be used to reduce the amount of steel needed to manufacture each dumbbell, resolve the corrosion issue and utilize recycled plastic.
The idea was designed, simulated and presented through a concise, detailed video.
Contact Me
Who am I?
I am a 3rd year undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
I chose this profession as I am passionate about developing, designing and fabricating innovative solutions to any problem. Outside of engineering, I love camping, sports, and cooking—more about my outside-engineering life below.