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Air Motor

Sept. - Dec. 2021

Context:

One of my courses at UCSB was ME 12S: Machine Shop. We were to learn how to use the machine shop tools and make an air motor by following the design sketches. 

Planning:

Implementation: 

I learned how to use and made use of the 

  • lathe

  • mill

  • tapping drill

  • band saw

  • and other hand-tools

Result: 

An air motor that runs over 2700 rpm

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Results: 

  • Practiced reading mechanical drawings to machine parts to tolerance using the lathe, mill, and other tools

  • Ran the motor at 2740rpm after tapping holes, sand-finishing, and assembling parts

  • Learned the safety precautions necessary to work in the machine shop

  • Recognized that those designing products need to keep in mind how their ideas designs will actually be made/machined/manufactured

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