Learned foundations of CNC machining for tight tolerances parts for FRC robotics. Machined parts for UAV research and rocketry hardware in UC Merced's state-of-the-art CNC lab. Designed and manufactured 5-axis CubeSat parts adhering to NASA specifications. Experience with Tormach, Haas, and MDA CNC mills, CNC lathes, and CNC routers. Used wide range of materials including metals, foam, and composite materials. Used Fusion 360 and SolidWork for CAM processes.
5 years of experience using Fusion 360 Computer Aided Manufacturing for machining toolpaths, simulating work holding, optimizing machining operations, and achieving defined tolerances. Experience with CAM for CNC lathe and 3-5 axis mill
Experience using various metals such as aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, brass, and copper. Also experience with various non-traditional materials such as wood, foam, carbon/glass fiber composite, injection molded plastics, and 3D print post-processing.
Understanding of efficient operation on CNC mills, lathes, and routers. Experience across brands, styles, and scales of different machines. Knowledge of associated tooling types and tooling selection for different production settings.
Experience using FFF/FDM (Fused filament fabrication), SLA (Stereolithography), and SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) additive manufacturing machines with a range of machine styles, sizes, and features. Experience using wide range of FDM materials such as PLA, PETG, PA (Nylon), PC (Polycarbonate), ASA, and TPU.
PLA-CF nose landing gear for AIAA UCM's Project Turbine. For more about the entire project, see Project Catalog
Nylon (PA) wing airfoil for wind tunnel flutter testing for UC Merced's department for mechanical engineering
PETG avionics bay for AIAA UCM's Argonia Cup competition rocket.
TPU airless tires for autonomous drones, minimizing weight and allowing for takeoff and landing on all terrain
Led the development of composite manufacturing integration into standard AIAA production processes. Worked on design requirement definition, part design, tooling procurement, and manufacturing execution
Pioneered the use of sheet metal for low-cost, low weight, high stiffness component. Used 3D printed molds for forming of sheet metal and other standard sheet metal processes for further part fabrication
Maximized prototyping rate for FIRST Robotics Competition, AIAA UCM Project Turbine, and CapStone senior project using CO2 lasercutting