[ENGR-1300] Engineering Processes

Description of Project


"The use of basic machine tools such as lathes, mills, drill presses, band saws, and grinders, including micrometers, vernier calipers, and various other devices used in a machine shop or laboratory. Welding techniques and tool making are also considered." - Taken from the RPI Course Catalog

Processes Applied:


Welding
(MIG and Plastic)
Handheld
Plasma Cutting
Brazing
Machining
Precision
Measurement
Sandblasting
Polishing/Buffing

Summary:

These are the two projects that I completed specifically pertaining to the course, my model naval cannon project from when I took the class and my model mortar which was designed and constructed out of failed pieces from former students.

The model naval cannon comes from the machining profession where novice machinists would receive a project in which they are to machine a small model to specified parameters in order to demonstrate the basic skills required for a machinist. This is the reason that the main project for this course is the model naval cannon. It allows for us to judge the skills of the students but at the same time teaches practical applications of all the different tools commonly found in a machine shop.

The supplies for my model mortar come from the failed attempts of previous students in creating different parts of the model naval cannon. These pieces have been machined incorrectly or past tolerances specified for the cannon's dimensions. The design of the mortar came from different concepts of the early designs for mortars in the western world.
 
===Update=== Here is the main source material for the course which includes engineering drawings for the cannon: https://rpi.edu/dept/eng/live/manufacturing/docs/EPM.pdf
Pg 40 – Cannon Barrel Engineering Diagram
Pg 53 – Cannon Base Engineering Diagram

Project Photos