Prathan Patel

Recent college graduate passionate about the manufacturing industry. Skilled in using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Mastercam, as well as hands-on experience working and programming Fanuc and ABB Robot cells. Experience in 3 & 4-axis CNC machining, custom fixture design, process planning, and quality control procedures. Proficient in utilizing CMM software and employing calibration tools to ensure precise measurements.

Gear Actuated Butterfly Valve
• Conceptualized and designed a gear-actuated butterfly valve using SolidWorks to ensure robust functionality and precise control.
• Designed fixtures for high-volume production on a HAAS 4-axis CNC machine, optimizing setup for efficiency and precision.
• Developed comprehensive process plans outlining sequential machining steps for a streamlined workflow.
• Utilized Mastercam to program intricate tool paths for machining up to 24 parts simultaneously on a tombstone fixture, enhancing production capacity.
• Designed specialized checking fixtures to accurately measure critical dimensions and developed custom gauges as needed.
• Authored a detailed inspection guide for consistent and accurate inspection of all machined parts.
• Conducted thorough cost analysis detailing expenses for purchasing and manufacturing parts to ensure competitive and profitable pricing.

Gear Train System
• Designed a gear train system as part of a 3D printing course assignment, achieving a speed reduction to 10% from the driving gear to the driven gear.
• Utilized a compound mechanism with 4 gears, determining the number of teeth for each gear through gear ratio calculations.
• Configured the system with a driving gear of 10 teeth rotating at 100 rpm, driving a mediator gear with 20 teeth at 50 rpm.
• Incorporated a second 10 teeth gear concentrically connected to a 20 teeth gear, rotating at 50 rpm, which drove a 50 teeth gear at 10 rpm.
• Selected the Stratasys F120 printer for the project due to its efficient removal of support material, ensuring minimal risk of teeth breakage and easy removal of support structures.
• Choose ABS as the printing material for the gears, leveraging its impact resistance, strength properties, electrical insulation, and high chemical resistance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills by achieving the desired gear reduction and making informed choices in printer selection and material to optimize the functionality and durability of the gears.