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Prop-Bot – Rover Prototype (2016)Project Description:

• Fully in-house design and fabrication of an autonomous radio-signal exploration rover
• Custom CAD-designed chassis and modular component mounts
• Waterjet-cut frame and CNC-machined DIN-standard hardware for flexible payload integration
• Precision assembly for rugged field performance and data reliability
• Optimized for sensor adaptability in varying terrain conditions

Materials Used:

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Nylon

Machining Techniques:

• CNC Milling
• Manual Turning
• Waterjet Cutting
• Powder-Coating

Client:
UBC Radio Sciences Lab

Flammability Test Enclosure (2021)Project Description:

• Precision-built rig for controlled textile combustion experiments
• Constructed in compliance with ASTM D1230 standards for textile flammability testing
• Allows for safe monitoring of temperature and combustion progress
• Features adjustable airflow to simulate various fire scenarios
• Integrated jigs for real-time data capture and analysis

Materials Used:

• Fire-resistant Composites
• Fire-proof Glass
• Stainless Steel

Machining Techniques:

• Waterjet Cutting
• CNC Milling
• Drilling
• Metal Bending brake

Client:
Centre For Flexible Electronics and Textiles

Antenna Range Platform (2022)Project Description:

• Modular stands enable flexible antenna positioning for diverse testing configurations.
• High-precision fixtures ensure accurate alignment for consistent RF measurements.
• Durable construction withstands prolonged outdoor environmental exposure.
• Stable platforms rails minimize signal interference during antenna performance testing.
• Lightweight tracks, yet robust facilitates easy setup and reconfiguration.

Materials Used:

• High-strength Steel
• Aluminum

Machining Techniques:

• CNC Milling
• Waterjet Cutting
• Powder-Coating

Client:
UBC Radio Sciences Lab

Large Motor Test Bench (2024)

Project Description:

• Precision assembly and structural framework for high-torque motor testing and performance data logging
• Custom mounting points and bracing for sensor integration and vibration isolation
• Engineered for repeatability, thermal stability, and mechanical stress resistance
• Modular layout enabling flexible test configurations and iterative design
• Built for high-load endurance under continuous testing conditions

Materials Used:

• Heavy-duty Steel
• Reinforced Composites

Machining Techniques:

• CNC Milling
• Welding
• Powder – Coating

Client:
Dr. Juri Jatskevich for UBC ECE Motors Lab

Quantum Gantry (2025)
Project Description:

• Structural gantry fabricated to support precise optical alignment in quantum research
• Designed using modular aluminum framing for rapid assembly and reconfiguration
• Precision-cut sheet panels that host pulleys allow for alignment and adjustability
• Rigid frame minimizes mechanical drift and supports sub-millimeter adjustment tolerances
• Compatible with vibration isolation systems for ultra-sensitive experiments

Materials Used:

• Lightweight Aluminum T-slot extrusions (8020)
• Precision-cut Acrylic

Machining Techniques:

• CNC Milling
• Band Saw Cutting

Client:
Quantum Science and Technology Laboratory

Custom Mounts (Ongoing)
Project Description:

• Tailored brackets for adjustable screen setups/arms/monitors in shared research spaces
• Structural frame system fabricated to support equipment in shared research environments
• Designed to allow for repositioning of monitors, arms, and accessories
• Powder-coated finish offers protection in high-use academic and lab settings
• Compatible with wall-mount, desk-mount, or free-standing configurations depending on space needs

Materials Used:

• Durable Steel
• Adjustable Plastic Components

Machining Techniques:

• Sheet Metal Cutting (Laser or Plasma)
• Welding (MIG/TIG)
• Powder Coating
• Drilling and Tapping

Client:
Internal – Several

IC Lead Cutter

Project Description:

• Custom jig for trimming leads on integrated circuits before soldering

Materials Used:

• Hardened Steel

Machining Techniques:

• CNC Milling
• Precision Jig Assembly

Wooden Test Fixtures (Ongoing)
Project Description:

• Fabricated wooden structures used in electrical prototyping and component testing
• Designed to provide a stable, low-cost platform for iterative development and validation
• Fixtures allow for modular component mounting and repeatable setup conditions
• Optimized for rapid fabrication using available in-house equipment
• Surface treatments minimize wear during extended use in lab environments

Materials Used:

• High-quality Plywood
• Hardwood
• Others Wood composites

Machining Techniques:

• CNC Routing
• Traditional Woodworking

Client:
Internal – Several