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Assembly Fixture Design

Fixtures I built at Intel for precise assembly of prototype components 

For confidentiality reasons I can only show a few of the fixtures I built

DESCRIPTION ​

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These are a few of a dozen or so fixtures I built at Intel. Most are used for assembly of adhesives and other thin/small components that require precision placement for fit and functionality​. Also used for forming flexible components, making consistent modifications, and for testing.

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FEATURES​

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Universal sturdy base with friction strips

Toggle Clamps for alignment and pressure

Removable parts for multi-step assembly and modularity

Other Features:​

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  • Careful tolerance analysis in design

  • Dowel pins and lofted surfaces for aligment

  • FEA for structural analysis 

Foam for even pressure application 

Labeling and alignment indicators in print 

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LESSONS LEARNED

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  • Learned to design for tight alignment while accounting for tolerances in components and fixture parts

  • Saw value of tolerance analysis from my own mistakes

  • Learned how to copy, offset, and modify complex geometries for mating surfaces in fixtures

  • Gained experience incorporating design feedback and coming up with my own innovative ideas to solve complex assembly challenges

  • Hands on experience assembling tiny components with my fixtures

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