Alex’s Future

For this class I would like to learn how to integrate 3D printing, woodworking and/or laser cutting into design. I have never integrated these skills into design so it would be advantageous to learn them, before moving into industry. I expect to graduate as a mechanical engineer with stronger skills in design, and Computer Aided Design.…

What Alex Brings With Him

I am highly proficient in Solidworks and tend to make higher resolution parts. I can work in the machine shop on the mill. I have not worked on the lathes in the shop yet. I am allowed to weld in the school, but it has been a while since I have last welded; thus I may…

Life size Pokemon Project Report

Pokemon(Owned by Nintendo, Game Freak and Monsters inc.) is commonly known as a consol game where you raise creatures called Pokemon, fight with them, and become the strongest trainer in the world. There is also a manga, anime and card game for it. This project focused on creating a life size version of one specific…

Paper Pokemon

Figure 1: Image of Koffing and what final design should resemble. Link: http://tetsubo.deviantart.com/art/Pokemon-109-Koffing-150789826 I have decided to try and make a life size pokemon out of old used paper, flour, water, a volleyball, curved plastic, paint, and duck tape. I picked Koffing as seen in figure 1. Need: To make a Koffing. Problem: A full size…