User:Btjoseph

My name is Benjamin Joseph, I am a mechanical and electrical engineer from Michigan Tech. I currently work as a robotics engineer for Dematic North America.

Email : btjoseph@mtu.edu

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  Broken footpeg bracket for 2001 ZX6R sportbike, $90 to replace. Breaks every time bike tips over from the wind, being backed into, or falling while riding.
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  Finite element analysis strength simulation for PLA part under impulse load while riding. Factor of safety was later improved and material was changed to nylon.
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  Test fitment of prototype part to motorcycle frame.
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  Functional printed bracket painted green visible on motorcycle. Three OEM brackets totaling $270 were broken before switching to printed parts. This project will continue to pay off for years to come as I continue to ride.

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  B17 picture views scaled so print dimensions match real-life dimensions.
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  Spline outlines on right and top views.
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  Images split into many datum planes parallel to front plane
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  Splines on each datum plane pierce top and right outlines.
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  Splines are used to loft main fuselage. Similar method is used to loft wings.
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  Internal view of b17 assembly.

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  Track links, torsion arms and bars, chassis and transmission designed and assembled.
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  Interior work continues with the aid of a reference photo on the right plane.
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  Chassis split into parts, printed, and assembled.
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  Torsion bars, load arms, wheels, track segments printed and assembled.
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  Engine and transmission printed and assembled with oil/fuel tanks and engine compartment bulkheads.