Precision metal machining with tolerances of +/-0.00050”
Custom-designed flywheel, bedplate, running motion, structures
Skillsets: Machining, Design for Manufacturability, CAM and CAD
Tools Operated: Bed Mill, Lathe, Metal-cutting Bandsaw, Edge Grinder
Materials: Brass, Steel, AL 6061
Software: Solidworks, MasterCAM
FLYWHEEL
Flywheel consists of an outer ring and inner hub.
The design is inspired by a bicycle cassette gear.
CAT AUTOMATA
To create the moving cat, I used gears and linkages that convert the rotational motion of the flywheel into a mechanism that will move a cat up and down in the motion of running.
BEDPLATE
The bedplate is designed to have gear patterns to provide a steampunk aesthetic.
Renders
Solidworks Visualize
CAM - Tab Forming
Lathe
Every part was machined by hand.
Bedmill
Arbor Press
ASSEMBLY:
Tapping
Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Machining Techniques
Edge Grinder
Slotting
Tailstock
Clamping and Fixturing