Mechanical Design

Design For(e!) Additive Manufacturing

For my Rapid Prototyping final project, our team designed a golf club head specifically to take advantage of additive manufacturing, where internal architecture matters as much as the outer shape. I focused on the part that decides performance: the lattice and mesh design behind the face. I built a set of lattice test samples and ran coefficient of restitution screening using a simple, repeatable drop-test setup, then used the results to guide which structures were worth integrating into the club head. In parallel, I helped validate the club’s internal latch and spring concept by prototyping a test slice, spotting failure modes like latch deformation under compression, and iterating the geometry to improve repeatability. I also designed custom mounting jaws that matched the club’s surface so we could fixture and test it reliably. Tools used included nTop and Fusion 360, with the main takeaway being how to translate “cool geometry” into measurable performance through fast test-and-iterate loops.

August 2025 - December 2025

Adjustable-Height Basketball Goal Mount

For a Converge community outreach project, I designed an adjustable-height basketball goal system for a local gym. The main constraint was mounting the assembly between two horizontal I-beams, so I engineered a custom structural mount and a lift mechanism that could raise and lower the backboard reliably within a tight envelope. I modeled the full assembly in SolidWorks, produced fabrication-ready drawings, and built the BOM by selecting standard off-the-shelf hardware from McMaster-Carr. The hardest part was sizing and pairing components so everything fit cleanly using standard measurements while still meeting strength and usability requirements. After the design was complete and parts arrived, I fabricated and installed the project in the gym.

June 2025-July 2025

Rapid CAD and 3D Printing

I design and 3D print small parts constantly to solve everyday problems and to practice rapid mechanical iteration. Most of these are quick concept-to-physical cycles where I model in CAD, print, test fit, revise dimensions, and repeat until the part works reliably. Examples include a modular, connectable watch display block with a detachable strap cradle and a phone mount designed around standard hardware and real print tolerances. These small builds have been a great way to sharpen my instincts for fit, packaging, and design for additive manufacturing.

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