University Projects
School and club projects
4-Axis CNC Milling Machine
In our Mechanical Engineering Design course (MIE243), we researched CNC milling machines, and designed one for a specific purpose. Our team designed a CNC machine that is targeted towards biomedical applications; it is meant primarily "for rapid prototyping of personalized tools and implants based on surgeon and patient requests." [1]
We first researched current CNC machines on the market to gain an understanding of how they work, and then began designing our own. We created three candidate designs and then narrowed down which design best suited the intended application. When designing this machine we applied the knowledge we gained from the lectures. For example, we used lead screws and a ball screw for linear motion, and we used our knowledge in CAD to create a final design.
[1] A. Tilva, T. De Freitas, E. M. Ortiz, G. Povolo, "4-Axis CNC Milling Machine for the Biomedical Industry," University of Toronto, 8-Dec-2021.
We first researched current CNC machines on the market to gain an understanding of how they work, and then began designing our own. We created three candidate designs and then narrowed down which design best suited the intended application. When designing this machine we applied the knowledge we gained from the lectures. For example, we used lead screws and a ball screw for linear motion, and we used our knowledge in CAD to create a final design.
[1] A. Tilva, T. De Freitas, E. M. Ortiz, G. Povolo, "4-Axis CNC Milling Machine for the Biomedical Industry," University of Toronto, 8-Dec-2021.
UTSM Urban Concept Side Mirrors
The side mirrors for the Urban Concept Team for UTSM.
The objective was to create lightweight mirrors, with a surface area of 2500 square millimetres.
The objective was to create lightweight mirrors, with a surface area of 2500 square millimetres.
Piecewise Magnet Workbench
In the Engineering Strategies and Practices course (APS112) in my first year of engineering, my team and I were tasked with creating a conceptual design for a portable workbench for a client. The objective of this project was to create a lightweight and portable workspace for our client to create personal mechanical and electrical projects in a small space.
After lots of brainstorming, creating many candidate designs, and going through multiple iterations of our final chosen design, we created the Piecewise Magnet Workbench. We believe this design to be a possible solution to our client's problem. The design uses magnets to create an easily foldable and portable workbench.
Note: I did not create the following images, another team member did.
[2] S. Kim, N. D. Valle, R. Ahmed, A. Jain, A. Tilva, J. Satsoruban, "Portable workbench in small apartments for 'DIY' projects," University of Toronto, 5-April-2021.
After lots of brainstorming, creating many candidate designs, and going through multiple iterations of our final chosen design, we created the Piecewise Magnet Workbench. We believe this design to be a possible solution to our client's problem. The design uses magnets to create an easily foldable and portable workbench.
Note: I did not create the following images, another team member did.
[2] S. Kim, N. D. Valle, R. Ahmed, A. Jain, A. Tilva, J. Satsoruban, "Portable workbench in small apartments for 'DIY' projects," University of Toronto, 5-April-2021.
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