Mechanical Jack Machine

Project Overview: This Scissor Jack was engineered and manufactured as a part of a Columbia University MECE 1008 Introduction to Machining course, a project-based course comprising both a theoretical and hands-on component that addressed the practical implications of manual and CNC machining. The objective of the course was to enable undergraduate students to independently operate machinery and fabricate mechanical parts that meet specifications as set in engineering drawings. this car jack was manufactured out of aluminum, delrin, acrylic, and brass. The butterfly base was laser cut, the top and bottom pieces were 3D printed, the side pieces and links were milled, and the torquing rod was made on the lathe. During my training as a Superuser, I guided other students through the machining and assembly of their car jacks.

My Role: Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer