Mechanical Engineering
Upgrading My 3D Printers
Check out this video to see how I upgraded my 3D printers to streamline mass production
Adaptive Control Monitoring (ACM) optimizes cutting performance by measuring cutting torque in real time and automatically adjusting cutting speed to maximize efficiency. The monitoring system can trigger alarms and notify the operator when abnormal conditions are detected. This approach boosts productivity, extends machine and tool life, and ensures a stable production process.For this project, Siemens software was used to optimize cutting time and tool longevity. The CNC machine was equipped with a FANUC controller, which required hard-wired, independent sensors on each motor (see axis diagram). These sensors learned baseline torque and current values for each tool. If a tooling load exceeded the learned value by 15%, an alert was issued. If the load exceeded 20%, a feed-hold M-code was automatically generated to protect the machine spindle and tooling.
Adaptive Machining
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Motorcycle Salvage & Rebuild Project
This project began as a long-standing goal to purchase a salvage vehicle and return it to safe, functional condition. I have always been interested in the technical and economic inefficiencies that cause relatively new products to be scrapped, dismantled, or melted down despite being fundamentally recoverable.
I acquired a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with only 400 miles (didn't even have its first oil change!). It had been declared salvage due to a crash. The motorcycle was mechanically intact at the engine and powertrain level but sustained significant front-end suspension damage along with additional functional and cosmetic damage to side components.
The rebuild involved assessing structural alignment, diagnosing suspension and steering failures, sourcing and replacing damaged components, and restoring both function and roadworthiness while maintaining manufacturer specifications. This project combined mechanical inspection, failure analysis, and hands-on repair, and reflects my interest in extending product life cycles through engineering-driven recovery rather than disposal.
TThe Microwave Car
One of my earliest engineering projects in college was an extracurricular design competition focused on autonomous control. The objective was to design a self-controlled mobile device capable of traveling an unknown distance and stopping autonomously. The target distance was revealed only 10 minutes before the competition began.
A key challenge was precision: crossing the finish line resulted in disqualification, while stopping short was permitted. The winner was determined by which device stopped closest to the line without crossing it.
As with most competitions, all designs were required to meet strict specifications governing size, materials, and control methods, with remote operation explicitly prohibited.
CAD Work
I have been drawn to mechanical engineering since childhood. Engines, motors, and gearboxes—all moving systems fascinated me, and I felt compelled to take them apart to understand how they worked.
As I began my engineering studies, I quickly realized that mechanical engineering extends far beyond purely mechanical systems. In the modern world, most systems are driven by electronics and governed by closed-loop feedback, sensors, and software. As a result, mechanical engineers require one of the broadest and most interdisciplinary technical skill sets in the engineering field.