Laser Cut Crane Project

Project Overview:

• Collaborative Design: Constructed a static crane as a group project using SOLIDWORKS for the CAD design, with the objective of achieving maximum load-bearing capacity from cardboard material

• Iterative Design Process: Implemented a two-phase design process; the initial design was subjected to a load test, revealing the need for enhanced lateral stability in the crane structure

• Competitive Design Achievement: Achieved a notable engineering feat by constructing a crane capable of holding approximately 55 pounds, outperforming all other class projects with the second-highest load-bearing capacity at below 30 pounds

• Material Strength Optimization: Surpassed material limitations by engineering a crane whose cardboard structure withstood more strain than the metal linear rods utilized for the weight-bearing mechanism, which bent under the load

• Sustainable Engineering Practice: Showcased proficiency in material utilization and structural analysis, leading to a cost-effective and efficient design solution that emphasized sustainability and innovation