ANTONIO'S INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Fanuc Industrial Robot doing work at MDM West (Anaheim, CA)

2014-06-17T22:57:00.000-04:00

http://www.fanucamerica.com/products/robots/productbyseries.aspx?seriesId=24&robotseries=M-410iC
http://www.fanucrobotics.com/cmsmedia/datasheets/M-410iC%20Series_189.pdf

Stencil artist doing impromptu mural in downtown miami

2014-05-21T22:17:00.000-04:00

Best Automation Displays of MDM East 2013 (Philadelphia) [3 VIDEOS]

2014-04-04T22:51:00.000-04:00

VIDEO 1

In order of appearance:

1. Fanuc

2. Kawasaki

3. Yaskawa

4. Fanuc

5. Staubli

http://www.fanucrobotics.com/

http://www.kawasakirobotics.com/

http://www.motoman.com/

http://www.staubli.us/en/robotics/

VIDEO 2

In order of appearance:

1. Epson

2. ABB

3. Custom Automated Machine

4. Rethink

http://robots.epson.com/

http://www.abb.us/robotics

http://www.rethinkrobotics.com/

VIDEO 3

In order of appearance:

1. IAI

2. ABB

3. ABB

4. Custom Guitar Clippard

5. Epson

http://www.intelligentactuator.com/ct4-high-speed-cartesian-robot/
http://www.abb.us/robotics
http://new.abb.com/products/robotics/industrial-robots/irb-360
http://www.clippard.com/cms/wiki/clippard-automated-acoustic-guitar
http://robots.epson.com/

3D Printing Madness. Putting the CUBE to work.

2014-03-22T22:12:00.001-04:00

I got some cool videos of build patterns. There's nothing special to these parts. Just trying to print things that will give us something to think about.

Helical Gear Wheel

This wheel belongs to a car i 3D modeled back in 2011

This is a multi-boss part with multiple holes

You can watch the entire 3D Printing Playlist Here.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

3D Printed Mason Jar Lid

2013-09-14T15:04:00.000-04:00

It's a little thin, and needs some reinforcements. Also needs to be enlarged a small amount so it can fit better. Here is the first print of the lid.

http://blog.ponoko.com/2012/08/28/3d-printed-canning-jar-accessories/
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:27385
http://www.treehugger.com/green-home/four-open-source-3d-printable-mason-jar-lids.html
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20120825-8-functional-3d-printable-mason-jar-lids.html
http://lifehacker.com/5937840/make-canning-jar-lids-and-accessories-with-a-3d-printer

More after the jump.

Electric Skateboard Rack using 8020

2013-08-27T01:09:00.002-04:00

Toy Wheel gets printed.

2013-01-06T11:38:00.004-05:00

Cubify 3D Printer (Pics + Video)

2012-12-18T23:16:00.001-05:00

WARNING: There will be a lot of Neon Green in this post.

I've been out of the Blogging game for a long time. Haven't posted here in a while but now I come back with a bang, and by bang I really mean, the new Cubify 3D Printer by 3D Systems. All the parts shown here are neon green because it is the color that the printer comes with, and I wanted to use it for testing. Secondly, all the parts printed are original designs made in SolidWorks 2012 (except the skull, which I downloaded in STL format from GrabCad).

My "In Progress Picture" addiction started with this picture.

Let's cut to the chase and post the Video of the Cubey in action.

Completed part, fresh out of the Cube still attached to the Platen with the "Magic Cube Glue"

Scully

Sweet Touchscreen

Work Surface

My background with 3D printers:

I started 3D printing over 10 years ago. My first print was made in a Z Corp machine that used plaster for building and a sugar-based binder. Over the years I prototyped parts in a plethora of machines ranging from Stratasys, Objet, DSM and many others. Over time I learned why each machine was selected carefully for each specific application, and the strengths vs. weaknesses of each one.

With this acquisition I am venturing into the world of practical building of fresh-designed custom parts. I will be bringing you, the reader much more in the next few months.

There is no feeling like the one of printing something you thought up mere hours ago.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez

Industrial Designer

Amazing Slow Motion Metal Cutting Video

2012-06-10T14:31:00.001-04:00

A video showing different materials being cut with different Iscar cutting tools at different speeds and rake angles.

http://www.iscar.com/

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

3D Controllers in Marvel's The Avengers

2012-05-17T11:11:00.000-04:00

So I went to see The Avengers the other day and caught a scene where they are in the mothership, and are entering the control bridge. They show several 'operators' in their stations and as it pans across two stations in particular, you can get a glimpse of at least 1 of 3Dconnexion's offerings.

3D Connexion's Explorer

I don't know if I am the first to notice this but the hell with it. I spotted two different kinds of Controllers, the first one shown may be a modified CADMAN or something I may not be familiar with.

Unidentified Peripheral

Then in a few other scenes, an operator is shown using a 3D Connexion Space Explorer

From the 3D Connexion Wiki we gather some more data for what these magical devices are used for:

Commonly utilized in CAD applications, 3D modeling, animation, 3D visualization and product visualization, users can manipulate the controller's pressure-sensitive handle (historically referred to as either a cap, ball, mouse or knob) to fly through 3D environments or manipulate 3D models within an application. The appeal of these devices over a mouse and keyboard is the ability to pan, zoom and rotate 3D imagery simultaneously, without stopping to change directions using keyboard shortcuts or a software interface.

I personally use Space Pilots in Desktops and Space Traveler with Laptops. If anyone knows what that unidentified peripheral is, please let me know. I'm putting together my flying fortress and need partz.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

Subwoofer Box Design Chronicles

2012-05-16T04:49:00.002-04:00

the culprit(s) this time: a pair of 15W0v3-4 from JL Audio

I have touched lightly on the topic of Box Builds before. Being a lifelong musician/audiophile has its advantages and disadvantages. In my case it has been an ongoing and seemingly insatiable addiction to upgrading my sound systems in order to 'get more' out of my music. At times the boxes have been ridiculous, at times they were cut and assembled by TJ down by the trailer park, but at the end they have all been a learning experience in sound dynamics.

Here I bring you my latest creation, starting with a simple CAD file which incorporates a few geometry constraints all the way to a finished product, with all parameters met, and installed in the intended vehicle.

Basic specs of the woofer.

It is hard to describe the feeling of owning a car with bass that can rattle the windows of houses which are blocks away. I am fascinated by the whole concept of the system and how tweaking certain components yields different results, thus giving your system a personality of sorts which can be tweaked according to your musical tastes and preferences.

Ultimately the subwoofer is only 1 component of a much larger array of components which ranges wildly in shape and application such as ground wires, amplifiers for mids/highs and lows, a properly selected power wire, proper routing of your sound wires, soundproofing, proper sealing of cabin, etc, etc.

Trunk area of the 2009 Matrix S.

The vehicle we're designing the box for is the 2009 Toyota Matrix. The location is on the trunk area's upper deck. We are not going into the spare tire area -yet.

The main design constraints are as follows:
1. Overall Height 16" Max (oem snap-on vynil tonneau height)
2. Overall Width less than 41.5" (overall width of trunk)
3. Individual Chambers with 1.875 cu. ft. of internal volume (per subwoofer manufacturer's specs)

The ideal box for this woofer has a net internal volume of 1.875 cu. ft.

Other constraints will be covered later under the Notes subsection of our fabrication drawings, however; the size was the most important issue and the sides were chosen to remain around the 36" to 38" mark. The external height of 15.75 was fixed at 16.0". The depth however was allowed to grow much further in order to allow for proper volume.

The volume was 1.875" per the manufacturer's specification. We will test this box and see how it performs.

Close enough at 1.874548

Page 1/4 - Views showing location of box in relation to vehicle fixtures.

View showing metallic tie-down attached on the woofer box, and floating tie-down on vehicle location.

Page 2/4 - Note chamber separator, and dual terminal cups.

View showing all exploded components

Page 3/4 - Fabrication Schematic and Notes.

NOTES:

1. MATERIAL: 3/4" MDF. The material of choice is 3/4" MDF medium density fiberboard which essentially comes in at 0.71" so this is taken into consideration when designing the box in SolidWorks.

2. FASTENING: WOOD STAPLES OR WOOD SCREWS. The Option is given to the fabricator to select between staples or wood screws. Due to weight issues we recommend using staples.

3. TERMINAL CUP: JL AUDIO 5 WAY TERMINAL CUP. The JL Audio Terminal Cup is a multi-use connection system which is only sold through authorized JL Audio dealers. It allows for connection to a wide array of wire sizes.

4. TIE-DOWN FIXTURE PROVIDED BY CUSTOMER. The Tie-Down is a simple ring style tie-down which is made out of chrome-plated stainless steel. Proper securing of the box is a vital yet very commonly overlooked item of the checklist of good practices. A box which is not tied down will be the subject of a plethora of problems.

5. CARPET COLOR: DARK GRAY/BLACK. The Carpet color will most likely be decided on site depending on which color carpet they have available. I specify two colors which I think would be acceptable on the target vehicle.

6. FILLET SEAL ALL INTERIOR JOINTS. It is good practice to install all parts wet and fillet seal them on the inside with proper sealing compounds.

7. FILL WITH POLY-FILL TO MANUFACTURER'S SPEC. Usually the Poly-Fill amount should equal the amount of the internal volume of the enclosure. Less or more poly-fill can later be added or subtracted in order to change the sound of the speaker.

8. TO BE DELIVERED CLEAN, FREE OF DEFECTS. You can specifically ask the builder to vacuum it and shrink wrap it after fabrication. You will probably spend a pretty good amount of money for a box this size, ask for them to give you a clean new product.

9. IF IN DOUBT, ASK. Provide your information and tell them you'll be available any time of the day to answer any questions they may have. Even if the assembly is an easy build, it is good practice to leave this note on all your drawings.

Side Note: These notes should be reviewed one by one with the builder, to ensure they understand all of them and are able to execute all of them. You must select the proper method (staples/screws) and the carpet color (dark gray/black) also the other items (subwoofers, terminal cups, grilles, etc) must be purchased.

Page 4/4 - Fabrication Drawing

Positioned within the trunk area with the vynil tonneau set in place

The box fabrication is completed within 5 working days and I get a call on a Friday telling me to come pick up my box, that it is ready.

Soon...

Exactly what the Doctor ordered.

The shop had pre-assembled the Terminal Cups as well as soldered the wires to the terminals on the inside. They actively double-checked the color coded wire for correct connection orientation and proceeded to mount the subwoofers using #8 wood screws. Then they attached the grille into place using nothing but the pressure between the two parts (per the manufacturer's installation procedure). Lastly the metallic tie-downs were installed per the instructions.

The dual 15's box inside the trunk area. All 5000 pounds of it.

Once the box was transferred into the car the tie-downs were deployed as planned and the proper connections were made with the wiring which had been laid in place.

Individual Inputs from the amplifier to each driver ensure balanced delivery of power

The finishing touch is the OEM vinyl tonneau cover which conceals the subwoofer from prying eyes and opportunists.

Expect vibes from this little wagon.

This massive super contender is able to extract bass from the dullest song you can find on AM radio. It will make the morning news sound like horses are galloping with you. It can turn any country ballad into a beastly intersection destroyer. Anything with decent bass will have people advancing at the traffic light in order to get themselves and their poor child's ears away your satanic concoction of electronic components.

Final Verdict: The dB's are High, the MPG's is Low.

Unfortunately this box features a high amount of MDF board which is very heavy. An alternative method would feature a box solution that utilizes the lower compartment of the trunk for the needed volume, perhaps even a ported box solution. More on this in a later post...

The Assembly for this Installation can be downloaded over at GrabCAD and it includes the mockup of the 15W0v3-4 subwoofer. Also included is the drawing file for the assembly and fabrication. There are several configurations that include exploded views, as well as named views for rendering certain angles of parts. Materials are asigned to all parts.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

5-way Terminal Cup for Subwoofer Builds (by JL Audio)

2012-05-16T04:32:00.000-04:00

I purchased it to use on one of my boxes but then removed it when designing a new box. Ultimately ended up taking apart the terminal assembly and measuring the parts in order to draw them more accurately.

Exploded View

In this upload is the assembly with 2 configurations. One shows it as Default with the terminals in the closed position and the Open Terminals configuration shows it in the Open Position. There is an Exploded View on the default configuration.

Disassembled Terminal Cup Parts

Rough measurements sketches done while modeling the parts.

With 1 post removed to show thru-hole. Note the neoprene gasket.

Download the 3D Assembly in multiple formats over at GrabCad

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez

Industrial Designer

Mousepad upload

2012-04-10T18:48:00.002-04:00

Here's an upload everybody can relate to, a trusty mousepad.

You're probably thinking this small model packs a punch or a secret, well no, it's just a single part file with two bodies and a decal.

Download it over at GrabCad.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

Quirky Cordlets leave me hanging...

2012-03-04T14:01:00.003-05:00

So I bought these at OfficeMax cause they looked cool. They all ended up falling off the glue pad that it comes with. I tried re-sticking them but they kept falling. In the span of 24 hours 3 of the pads managed to fail.

Here's one of the foam pads. It has two-sided adhesive tape on both sides.

I returned it and got some pastel sharpies instead. Can't go wrong with Sharpies...

http://www.quirky.com/products/126-Cordlets-Cable-Anchors

http://www.officemax.com/technology/cables-surge-battery-backup/cabling-tools/product-prod3770121?history=qjg2km8r|prodPage~15^freeText~quirky^paramValue~true^refine~1^region~1^param~return_skus^return_skus~Y

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez

Industrial Designer

Inventor's Society Resources 2012 Expo

2012-02-13T09:41:00.000-05:00

Had an awesome past Saturday at the Resources 2012 Expo at the Palm Beach Convention Center.

More Info: http://www.inventorssociety.net/EXPO2012.htm

Pictures and video once they are released by the EXPO organizers.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez

Industrial Designer

1000 Aircraft Survey Pictures

2012-01-07T19:37:00.000-05:00

Here is a picasa album with 1000 survey pictures of different aircraft types.

Fokker 50 Interior

Interior Survey:

This survey encompasses interior components such as cabin furniture or bulkhead data. Also the current wiring configuration is available for evaluation during new design stages.

1" Rivet Spacing

Wiring layout and availability of space for upgrades (ports, slots, etc)

Instrumentation Layout:

If an instrument is being replaced, it's potential location must be accurately documented in it's 'as-is' status. With airplanes that have been on the line for decades, it is possible that the current equipment is not OEM.

Structural Survey:

With accurate data from an on-aircraft measurement session, one can model a 3D model according to existing conditions as well as ideal conditions. Common parts can then be designed for entire fleets taking into account the ideal conditions and the possible deviations.

Stringer spacing and rivet configuration.

Rivet spacing and antenna bay with antenna shown.

Saab 340 exterior antenna configuration

Here's a slideshow.

And a link to the album:

Aircraft Survey Pictures

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

Mythical animals might save your day.

2011-12-30T08:52:00.002-05:00

I got a chuckle out of this one last night while working on a client's product. I find this hilarious in 2 ways. The first thing to note is ways in which humans cope with failure, by deflecting the feeling in a number of ways. The second is the method which I chose to use.

What started out as a 4-legged product turned into a cute dino.

Sketching is fun, at times it can take a lot of concentration to pry one's mind off of reality and be able to fluently express one's ideas on paper. At times one can become tunnel-minded with the drawing at hand, which can lead to some grotesque drawings or drawings which are simply not drawn right, yet are finished. Such finished drawings are frowned upon.. as an artist one must be able to realize when the drawing goes from being 'Work in Progress' to complete and utter "Garbage". The line is fine, is not set in stone and if you are using pencil, this line is flexible.

Onto the next... I am not sure what part of me decides to override my artist self and start illustrating mythical animals. Maybe the simple organic shapes lend themselves to such things and I am screwing up on purpose.

A possessed Narwhal

I hope that is not the case. I like drawing good drawings which can be profitable. And I am not sure that these mythical animals can be profitable.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

CRJ-100 Engineering Model

2011-12-05T16:05:00.001-05:00

CRJeezy is in tha hizzouze...

Dear Broethren:

I have been away for a while so I bring thee offerings in the form of Solid step files. These solids shall create a CRJ-100/200/440 Aircraft.

It is not perfect!

Enjoy,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

GrabCAD model can be found at: http://grabcad.com/library/crj-100-aircraft

8 Observations about No-Shave November

2011-11-16T02:38:00.001-05:00

I'm putting too much effort into this not to make a post about it. And the truth of the matter is that at this point this is more a personal challenge than anything else. I have made it through No Fap February so I should have no problem with No Shave November right?

I want to admit to the fact that I started a week early on October 20th, so I had a head start. Oh well not single fuck is given. Anywho, it's the 15th so without further ado here's a pictorial update.

So far I have noticed a few things.

1. It takes longer to dry my face. Like, a LOT longer. I'm talking about me going back to the bathroom towel back and forth for a good 5 minutes after showering because I feel water in my beard/stache.

2. Odors tend to 'stick around' for prolonged periods of time. You know that burrito you ate earlier today? Yeah, you might get a nice whiff of that later in the day. If you smoke, forget it.

3. Food may be stowed away for later consumption. OK I'm exaggerating with this one but mainly because I found a piece of popcorn in my neck while driving home from the movies.

4. The girlfriend is NOT amused. She is not eager to kiss me and I can understand why. Also, I may be temporarily banned from entering certain sensitive zones. LOL.

5. I have something to hold onto while thinking. I'm starting to be able to wrap entire swaths of beard around my index finger so it makes me feel like I'm a great Greek thinker like Copernicus or Pithagoras.

6. I look 10 years older. People call me Sir, Mister and show much more respect in general. About freaking time!

7. I have saved around $84 dollars by not purchasing shaving instruments. I may need to spend that much money buying new clippers by the end of the month though.

8. Lastly, I feel like the Most Interesting Man in the World.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez

Industrial Designer

Received my BOTMILL sample chip

2011-11-04T01:32:00.003-04:00

So here it is, the Botmill chip they were giving away a few weeks ago. The accompanying letter states it was printed on the fastest settings.

In my honest opinion, not bad at all.

I will see how these hold up over time and if they end up being repurposed or anything like that. If anything you'll see an updated post about it.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez

Industrial Designer

Factory Tour of Churchill Corporation

2011-10-30T19:00:00.002-04:00

TIME TO LEARN!!! Videos and pictures from a factory visitation I made in 2009 to Churchill Corp in Boston, MA. Aside from the KIA RONDO they gave me, it was a pretty fun trip. It was cold as hell and the touchscreen on my smartphone did not work when i had 2 pairs of gloves on....

I uploaded them a long time ago to a dedicated Youtube channel and pretty much forgot about them until the other day when I was reviewing my Goog portfolio. As expected, the videos do a lot of explaining and you will also hear the Lead Engineer explaining certain things about the processes. On this blog post I will point out the not so obvious things.

Let's start out with the Glorious Finn-Power 3 Ton CNC Press executing a routine for an aircraft equipment tray. Here it is running at 100%.

Fresh out of the machine

Ready for the next steps

Next up is the TimeSaver abrasion finishing machine making short work of a piece of aluminum. A combination of water, abrasive belts and vibration ensure every surface (above and below) has been stripped of any coatings, finishes or residue.

The "Timesaver"

Part after processing

The 17-ton Brake Press is a beauty. On this video we can appreciate a few things. First thing to point out is that there are 2 setups on this machine, a right-hand setup and a left-hand setup. You will see the operator bends one side, then the other side. The second thing to note is the thin sheet of foam paper stuck in place with blue tape, serving as a scratch shield between the die and the material. That kinda thing makes me happy, to see operators who take pride in their workmanship, regardless how small the damage to the piece could be.

The finished tray

Next two videos are short and they show the abrasive tumblers doing their thing. These machines deburr hard to finish parts in a predictable manner by controlling the media used (pellets), acid (liquid) quantity/consistence and vibration intervals. These things are extremely loud and also make the whole room vibrate. No one likes working near these things and more often than not these poor machines are sent off to a corner of the shop.

The media bin

Close-up of the media pellets

Now we move on to the paint department and away from the manufacturing side of things. First stop is the Chemical Conversion process. This is the lenghtiest video out of the bunch and also the most popular one.

Hot, bubbling acid. NO THANKS.

Conversion tank.

A previously completed piece, note the piece is handled by the edges to minimize contamination

This basket is used for dipping smaller pieces.

Next up is an open paint booth where Zinc Chromate coating is applied.

Finished pieces ready to go in the curing oven.

The curing oven

The paint booth has a Water Curtain which catches overspray, filters it, and recirculates the water.

No more paint, now let's move onto spot welding station. Here, two pieces of metal are attached together without any hardware.

Operator is checking the connections and ensuring everything is ready to go

The finished part

A closer look

Even CLOSER look

The template talked about in the video for more precisely placed spot welds

Our operator then goes on to test the spot welds manually.

Last short video is of the Shear test machine in the inspection department.

And the official results of the Shear test per MIL-W-6858D

I highly recommend this shop for your aerospace/aviation projects. American Craftsmanship at its finest.

Stay thirsty my friends,

Antonio Suarez

Industrial Designer

One of my favorite websites

2011-10-24T20:19:00.000-04:00

This site sits bookmarked right next to Wolfie.

In today's age of US vs Metric one must adapt to the situation and use whatever tools are available at one's disposal. The availability of a free conversion tool like this one is invaluable and ranks high in the list of marvels of the modern world in my opinion.

Whenever I use it, I feel confused obviously but thankful I can put my charts away and be on my way with a few clicks. I find this tool extremely useful and would like to share it with my blog readers. Add it to your bookmarks toolbar!

Also, if you can suggest a helpful website like this one, drop me a line with the name so I can check it out.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

There she goes...

2011-10-21T04:06:00.003-04:00

Finally got over myself and uploaded the Coupe up to GrabCad. I know, took me long enough but finally I decided to Let Go, and Let GrabCad come up with some new renderings... Or maybe I will see a bastardized version of my coupe in the future who knows!

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

http://grabcad.com/library/coupe
http://www.solidsmack.com/resources/concept-car-design-solidworks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+solidsmack+%28SolidSmack.com%29
http://antoniosindustrialdesign.blogspot.com/2011/09/building-simple-car-with-surfaces-in.html
http://youtu.be/45yF6J3fpQI

Keeping your Station Clean

2011-10-16T22:28:00.002-04:00

Today I will talk a bit about regular upkeep procedures for maintaining a clean Workstation.

Some of the benefits of maintaining a tidy system are the following:
-Faster Startup times
-Less lag during high loads
-Faster Overall performance
My ritual is done at least once a week and consists of the following:

1. UNFRAG all Compound Files using Unfrag.EXE and pointing it towards my Work folder (that is, where I keep all my 3D files).

Unfrag Utility doing its thing.

Unfrag Utility finished.

As you can see, the Unfrag utility was able to pull off exactly 5.40MB from our files.

Converter Via Digital Dutch

2. Run CCleaner (formerly known as Crap Cleaner) by Piriform. This most excellent utility available for Free download allows you to clean out your computer from temporary files, buffer files, etc. It also has a function for removing old programs and even a startup menu editor in case you want to delete any redundant entries.

Find this program over at download.com if you would like to clean out your system.

3. Lastly, run the Defrag Utility. This one has to be done constantly and unrelentingly. This step should be performed all the time. Even though it takes the longest, one must find times to defrag ones own hard drive.

You can find it under Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter

Keeping a system clean can boost your productivity and ensure you make the most out of your time. A great designer is only as good as his computer.

That's all for today. I hope this information helps!

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer

MM-3 Grain Mill by Monster Brewing Hardware

2011-10-05T02:23:00.000-04:00

These Made in The USA mill grinders are made of high quality materials and used by brewers to crush grain.

More specs on their page.

Reverse engineering a product like this was relatively simple. The purpose was to build a hopper around it.

Today I bring you the MM-3 in SolidWorks, STEP and IGES formats.

Find the model over at GrabCad.

Until next time,

Antonio Suarez
Industrial Designer