iRobot Machine Shop Training Project

Pictures of my finished project

Overview:

During my six month Co-op at iRobot as a Systems Test Engineer Intern, I was able to take part in two of the company’s weekly machine shop courses offered to the company employees. The more in depth course culminated in a final project that consisted of the table-like cupholder shown in the images.

Purpose:

  • To experiment with the feasibility of manufacturing a soft robotic
  • component with a Objet 3D printer
  • Exercise practical CAD modeling skills
  • Go through general procedures when designing with industrial 3D printers

Outcome:

  • Material: black and white Delrin
  • Slip fits – lower platform and legs
  • Press fit – top platform and legs
  • Set screws – lower platform
      • Equipment used:
    • Hybrid CNC Mill – profile programming, squaring, and facing
    • Lathe – columns
    • Table mounted digital gauge – tolerance checking