At Xact Metal™, we’re taking the essential specs that direct metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems require and combining them with breakthrough technology to save you money and establish a new level of price and performance. We’re dedicated to supporting the next generation of innovative manufacturing solutions powered by metal 3D printing.

Built a business and a team developing cutting edge solutions for multi-metal powder bed fusion Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology.

•Perform research and development on an EOS M280 laser powder bed fusion system•Developed EOS quality-assurance system by integrating imaging sensors into inert gas environment build chamber•Performed surface roughness analysis, literature reviews, and presented results in an organized fashion•Regularly met with engineers, professors, and metallurgists from the field of laser processing to solve challenges•Gained experience prepping, operating, calibrating, and trouble-shooting the EOS M280 and Fortus 400mc machines•Familiar with developing parts for demanding applications and utilizing 3D printing to meet design criteria•Processed EOS and Fortus parts from initial design concept/CAD model to final (post-processed) usable parts•Working knowledge of Sciacky E-Beam, Optomec LENS, X1-Lab, and Fortus 400mc 3D printers (among others)

Working side-by-side with the Additive Manufacturing team, I developed an apparatus and accompanying procedures for quality testing the raw material used in 3D printing flight critical components. These components are being implemented on all of the Falcon 9 launch vehicles and Crew Dragon capsules. I also took part in conducting a process chamber flow study to increase the quality and reliability of the components being 3D printed.

•Led task group in redesigning and further developing NASA’s Pencil thruster to be fabricated with additive manufacturing technology from an Inconel 718 high temperature/strength powdered metal alloy•Testing, redesigning and additively manufacturing NASA’s attitude control Pencil thruster •Created many conceptual design iterations and plastic/metal printed test parts of the thruster used to reduce costs and improve the quality and manufacturability of the first printed full metal version•Printed metal parts to assemble three thrusters for testing and non-destructive analysis (XRCT)•Hands-on experience constructing our high pressure bi-propellant rocket test stand plumbing, insulation, and structural components

•Led projects procuring and building extrusion 3D printers as well as polymer recycling devices•Documented procedures with illustrations and step-by-step instructions on company wiki-site•Taught underprivileged youth in the area how to use CAD/3D printing technology as part of our public outreach

•Analyzed and solved production problems to ensure continuous and efficient function of the main vehicle assembly line•Designed and produced robust and ergonomic tooling components for assembly line operations

Tutored students in math, calculus, physics, engineering mechanics, and chemistry.