Note: This project is in progress. Expect updates
My ME Senior Project is the design and construction of an Incremental Sheet (metal) Forming machine. Imagine a machine that pokes a piece of sheet metal into shape with a metal finger. I am part of a group of four.
This project is still in the design phase so forgive the lack of photos/incomplete SolidWorks assembly. It will require extensive use of the full suite of features that SolidWorks provides (modeling, assemblies, motion studies, static stress/displacement studies, topology optimization for lightweighting).
It will also require me to spend a lot of time in the machine shop fabricating large numbers of parts. All of the extrusions/rails/lead screws will need to be cut to size, and some parts machined out of stock as well. This will be valuable experience beyond the basic machine shop training I've already completed.