Portfolio
Welcome to my engineering portfolio. I am a passionate mechanical engineer and CAD designer with a knack for turning concepts into tangible, functional designs. Through the lens of Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks, I've brought numerous projects to life, and I'm excited to share examples of my work with you.
Experience & Expertise:
With experience in the field of mechanical engineering, I specialize in using CAD software to design and model intricate systems and components. My projects range from complex machinery solutions to consumer products, showcasing a diverse skill set and a keen eye for detail.
Explore My Work:
In this portfolio, you'll find several engineering projects created using Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks. Each project represents a unique problem-solving endeavor, with a strong emphasis on functionality, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Feel free to dive into my design process, 3D models, simulations, and more.
Unifying Grippers in Group Packaging Machine
Challenge: The central challenge of this project was to find a solution to significantly reduce the time required for changing the grippers in a group packaging machine during changeovers. The operator faced the daunting task of replacing all 12 grippers, a process that consumed a staggering 12 minutes. This prolonged downtime was a substantial bottleneck in the production process.
Approach: My approach to this task began with a meticulous examination of the grippers, with a focus on understanding the key differences among them. Remarkably, the sole distinguishing factor among these grippers was their width.
Solution:
The width of the grippers posed a real challenge. The gripper width needed not to exceed the minimal width of the bottles, as this could potentially damage the grippers. This constraint was crucial because, after the grippers securely grasped the bottles, they needed to move very close to each other for the subsequent packaging process.
Simultaneously, the width of the grippers had to be maximized due to the variability in bottle sizes and the potential for position errors during the gripping process. Larger bottles inherently introduced larger positional errors, while smaller bottles exhibited smaller errors.
This intricate balance demanded an adaptable gripper design, allowing for a secure grip while accommodating bottles of different sizes and effectively mitigating positional errors. To address this complex challenge, I embarked on modeling the grippers, that elegantly balanced these competing requirements. By adding ribs to the sides of the grippers, I enabled them to adapt their positions based on the bottle's width, ensuring a perfect fit and alignment.
Results: The effectiveness of this solution became evident during rigorous testing. The gripper changeover process, which previously consumed a significant portion of production time, was no longer needed. This transformation has enhanced operational efficiency and flexibility while ensuring the prevention of damage to the grippers and bottles. The result of this project has had a lasting positive impact on my client.
This showcase demonstrates well how creative thinking and meticulous design can lead to transformative improvements in production processes, reducing costly downtime while accommodating varying production requirements.
Developing new Cap Grippers for enhanced production flexibility
Objective: The primary objective of this project was to develop new cap grippers for a bottle capping machine to replace various old models with one new unified model.
Approach: My approach commenced with a meticulous analysis of all the caps within the production line. By identifying commonalities among these caps, I discerned key design elements shared across various formats. Additionally, I drew inspiration from the mechanical principles of these old grippers, which provided valuable insights into how to achieve the desired unification. This analysis paved the way for a focused redesign of select gripper components, culminating in the creation of a new gripper model.
Solution: A new gripper model was developed on the basis of existing unused grippers from the client's warehouse. Leveraging legacy components with a new innovative design allowed us to meet new production requirements without causing additional costs.
Results: Rigorous testing in the production environment affirmed the success of my approach. The newly designed grippers seamlessly integrated into the production line, demonstrating flawless performance. Crucially, this was achieved without necessitating any modifications to the changeover process.
This project not only optimized production efficiency by reducing changeover time but also exemplified the value of innovative problem-solving and resource utilization. It demonstrates the importance of adaptability in modern production environments.
Standing bar for Scooter board
Product Development
Objective: This project centered around enhancing the design of Xiaomi electric scooter boards to improve the board stability and provide a fresh take on the product look. Through a comprehensive product development cycle, I aimed to deliver a range of 10 unique models of standing bars for consumer selection.
Conceptualization and Design Refinement:
I conducted market research to identify design opportunities and areas for improvement in existing scooter board models. Developed a range of 10 distinctive design concepts, refining them based on feedback and feasibility studies.
Detailed CAD Drawings and Prototyping:
I translated conceptual designs into precise CAD drawings, covering boards, individual components, and packaging. Overlooked the prototyping phase to ensure designs met quality and functionality benchmarks.
Comprehensive File Format Delivery:
Delivered comprehensive sets of drawings in various formats (PDF, DWG, STEP), accommodating diverse production processes and systems.
China-based Manufacturing:
Collaborated closely with manufacturing partners in China, monitoring production to ensure compliance with design specifications.
My client successfully introduced the developed product line to the Israeli market, the standing bars are currently sold by the official distributor of Xiaomi in Israel.
Universal Star Mechanism for Bottle Capping System
Objective: The primary goal of this project was to engineer a versatile star mechanism capable of seamlessly accommodating various bottle types, with minimal changeover requirements.
Approach:
I conducted a thorough analysis of commonalities across the four bottle types, serving as a cornerstone for the design process. This entailed a comprehensive reevaluation of the existing star component, factoring in input data for four distinct bottle types and the four machine unit model specifications.
After the analysis, I developed a universal star mechanism that fulfilled the project's objectives.
I produced a meticulous set of detailed drawings and models, offering a tangible blueprint for the proposed solution. These documents served as a reliable reference for implementation and future modifications. This solution revolutionized the bottle packaging system.
Results:
The newly engineered universal star mechanism has significantly enhanced the efficiency and adaptability of the bottle packaging system. It seamlessly accommodates various bottle types, reducing changeover requirements and optimizing overall production processes.