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Structural CastingsCreated tool to conduct PQ2 analysis and calculate maximum fill time, ingate velocities, and various process parameters for HPDC based on NADCA guidelines to make new part development more efficient and verify supplier’s calculationsSetup and ran casting simulations in MAGMASOFT and ProCAST for part optimizationIdentified quality issues with castings and recommended die/process changes, reducing porosity and increasing elongation in new designsManaged DOE with 700+ simulations for company design guidelines of bosses/ribs in HPDC

Product DevelopmentRolled product to production and updated with new parts; conducted tolerance stacks, drafted drawings, checked thermal expansion clearances, and more throughout the processConducted detailed design using 3D modeling while adhering to product requirements, proper design practices, and design for manufacturability