Alexander Cape-Jones

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Work

D&Z Structural Engineering

This project was the design of a new house on an existing lot. This was the first project that I handled from start to finish. I worked closely with the client through all stages of the process from plan conception to plan completion. All members and structural elements were calculated and sized accordingly and all loads were taken down in to the foundation.

The client wanted to install ground level solar panels. Drawings for the panel mounts were provided by the solar company; from those I was able to create foundation level footings to not only support the panel’s weight but also any uplift created by wind when at their maximum height.

DMG MORI Senior Design Project

I led a team of five mechanical engineering seniors (including myself) on a project for a multimillion dollar manufacturing company. For our project, we were tasked with designing an Automated Guided Pallet Pool that could be programmed and left to load multiple CNC machines with the appropriate project parts and would then unload them once machining was complete.

As the leader, I helped organize each week’s meetings and helped distribute each week’s tasks among the group members. Since I was the most comfortable with SolidWorks, I was in charge of doing a majority of the drafting.

Since we could not physically build what we designed, we used our SolidWorks model to run various tests such as: Static Load, Dynamic Load, Vibration, and Thermal Expansion. Each perameter was tested using a simulation to ensure all specifications for the pallet pool were met.

SolidWorks

As a final project for my SolidWorks class, I was given 6 months to work on a project of my choosing. For my final design, I measured and created my favorite Lego Bionical. As a challenge to myself, I used a micrometer and various angle measuring tools to replicate the pieces, rather than looking up the standard dimension listed on the Lego website.

I created an exploded view as well as a functioning model, complete with all of the proper gear ratios in order to make the arms move as they would in real life. After everything was complete, I generated a few Rendered versions using proper materials to create as close of a replication as possible.

Manufacturing Process and Machining

The goal for this project was to design and then machine a single piece of a “totem,” which would then later be assembled into a totem pole. As a way to challenge myself, I used many complicated methods as a way to use each machine to its full potential. I wanted to make my totem piece as intricate and challenging as possible.

Each totem piece was created using the same basic process. Each person started with their design and was then assigned a number. Each totem piece had to match the top design with the number one above and the bottom with the number one below. All pieces were then stacked and taped together. This process explained the importance of precision and clear documentation.

Manufacturing Design

During this class my junior year, I was tasked with designing a Robotic Buffering Arm. The idea behind the project was that a company hired me to design a two part robotic arm that would support an electric buffer used to polish the flat surfaces of the finished products. For the final design, I was given goals to meet such as: Cost, Weight, and Manufacturability. The final product needed to be cheap, sturdy, and easily replaced/fixed in the event of failure or damage.

For my final design I went with Aluminum cylindrical tubing of two different sizes. This offered the most stability and ease of manufacturing while keeping the cost relatively cheap.

About Me

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My name is Alexander. I am a University of Califonia, Davis Engineering graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering coupled with a Civil and Structural Engineering background seeking an opportunity to lead a team, manage projects, learn new and utilize existing technical experience and organizational skills in an innovative environment.

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