Anthony BrewerNortheastern Co-op Fall 2014

Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Overview

• Main Goals• Experience Gained• Favorites• Moving Forward• Questions

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Main Goals

ECO’S!!

Lifting Mechanism

Testing CartAlignment Stand

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Operation Sheets

Created / reworked many operation sheets• Aurora 1.5 cell build and integration• T18 Transducers testing• Humilab Assembly ECO’S!!

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Aurora 1.5 Alignment Stand

Implemented new and existing ideas to make an alignment stand compatible with the Aurora 1.5 cell• Utilized lab jack• Leveling feet• Laser pointer alignment• 3D printed fixtures for lights

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Aurora 1.5 Alignment Stand

OldNew

KnobLaser sight and Newport clamp

Swivel adjustment feetNewport labjack

Mounting holes

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Aurora 1.5 Alignment Stand

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Automated Lifting Mechanism for Laser Lab

• Worked from existing design concept • Updated design where needed• Programmed stepper motor to

operate using button board• Designed housing for controller

board and home switch

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

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Automated Lifting Mechanism for Laser Lab

Button controlled

Updated belt guard

Proximity Home switch

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Automated Lifting Mechanism for Laser Lab

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Automated Lifting Mechanism for Laser Lab

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Designed Testing Cart for T-18 Transducers

Collaborated with Gaby Daaboul to design cart for T-18 transducers to be testedDesigned alignment stand and wind guard for transducers

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Designed Testing Cart for T-18 Transducers

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Designed Mobile Cart for Oxygen Lab

Testing fixture was sitting on table• Designed a cart to hold fixture under

the table and roll out when needed• Added more table space and storage

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Designed Mobile Cart for Oxygen Lab

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Experience Gained

• New understanding of production and the manufacturing floor culture

• Tons of advanced design experience• Models to parts, tolerance,

certifications• Much more familiar with electronics• EHS awareness

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

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Favorites

Likes• Great mix of

people• Lots of room for

creativity• Working with

others to solve issues

• Plenty of work

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

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Moving Forward

• Finish final semester of college

• Travel in Germany with my family

• Get a job

Anthony Brewer Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

05/02/2023

Questions???

Thank you GE!