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jewelry
3D printed jewelry
I was driven for my love for style, fashion and individual expression. Jewelry, to me, is a non-verbal way to communicate to people who you are but this can be limited by manufacturing restrictions. I was inspired to 3D print my jewelry when I could not find a design I had in mind and opened a new world of incorporating engineering (Solidworks and 3D printing) with art. I was able to create complex bodies and illusions with ease. I hope I can pursue this as a marketable side project.
grip
Mechanical Gripper
Zagato
zagato hinge replication
Thursdays after work at Volta was a time to work on restoring exotic cars part of Scott's (the CEO) collection or improving the HQ. Project Z focused on the Zagato, a very rare car whose door could not close since the hinge was broken and could not be purchased due to it rarity. I worked on manifesting this replica of the hinge and thus embarked on a journey. I went through many experimentation and failures before a great final piece. The first attempt was a horrendous 3D scan (take took 6 hours!). Then I roughly cadded the shape with measurements I took with calipers (remember the curves features were just eyeballing). I took it to 3D print, adjusted it again, 3D printed again, etc etc until I was satisfied with the shape.
Next, I researched different companies and materials that could realize this product. I got quotes from multiple companies, communicated with vendors, and compared prices. I eventually decided on a company, material and got it ordered! It came back perfect and decided a few coats of paint would match it to the other door. It's installed and working :)
failed attempts
Forgot to take pics of the final project but just imagine a much nicer part with better curvature in black metal.
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