Sept 2025 – Dec 2025
What?
Converted an existing pneumatic roller machine into a reliable, multi-purpose antenna winding station for production use
How?
- Upgraded the pneumatic system to improve consistency and control
- Designed custom tooling and fixtures to support antenna winding operations
- Integrated an electrical warning and braking system for operator safety
- Developed precision cutting jigs achieving ±0.008” tolerances
- Defined the manufacturing technique and created step-by-step production documentation
- Outlined improvement roadmaps and next steps for future co-op students
Result
- Enabled future scalability toward high-volume manufacturing
- Delivered a production-ready machine suitable for repeat use
- Improved process reliability, safety, and dimensional accuracy
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