Relevant Computer Applications I am familiar with:

Welding (Part A)

I am familiar with both MIG and TIG welding. Particularly MIG welding which I have used for the past 2-3 years.

Welding (Part B)

The welding part B mini project was not only designed to give Chris some experience Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding but also to teach him about the whole welding process, the defects to try and avoid and how to create the best weld for (tensile) strength.

Turning

I am familiar with both metal and wood turning, recently completing this mini project as an example of those skills.

Milling

I am familiar with small scale CNC milling and some large scale milling and also manual milling.

Computer Supported Design

The computer supported design mini-project was designed to give Chris an understanding of how computers can aid analysis and design of structure. This particular group excerise is one in which a Performance Index is created based upon certain factors associated with a structure and the better the performance index the better the structure. The structure can be changed by altering its position, size and number of components. 

Computer Numerical Control

The computer numerical control (CNC) mini-project was designed to give Chris an experience of working with CNC machinery.  This was done by manufacturing two 'executive desk products', a snooker and a football table. These items were prototyped from a resin on a vertical CNC machining centre; all of the machine programming to control the tools paths and tool changes were programming by Chris and has group with the aim to create the most efficient setup.

Casting

The casting mini-project was designed to give Chris and his group an insite into various casting techniques and modifications that can be made after casting has occurred. The results were then examined to determine the strength of the castings.

Reverse Engineering

The reverse engineering mini-project was created to teach Chris and his group how to further use the CAD system NX. To teach them how to model parametrically and to create part families and industry standard technical drawings.