During a previous internship, I designed and built a motorized cherry pitting machine. The project began with a set of 2D drawings left behind by an engineer who had retired over ten years earlier. I translated these drawings into 3D models, and then developed them into a fully functional machine.
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| Rubber tray close-up |
Stainless steel parts were designed, analyzed, and tested using SolidWorks and SICAM Punch.
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| Early prototype |
Thanks to a handy 3D printer in the office, testing was super efficient. Leaving a few metal components in place for structural support, the remaining parts were tested and iterated with rapid prototyping. On top of being relatively quick to test different models, 3D printing was really inexpensive compared to stainless steel and rubber.
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| Functional late-stage prototype |
