Catch the conclusion of Julianna Chiaramonte and Vasily Romanov's manual machining journey! ๐ They learned plenty of lessons along the way that apply to all design work, not just machining. Their journey proves that the real value of a project is in the learning and growth along the way. Check out their conclusion below #Engineering #ManualMachining #SmartDesign
๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ As Vasily and I conclude our manual machining project, we would like to share some overarching lessons that can be applied broadly to design engineering project work, not just limited to manual machining. ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ The engineering and manufacturing processes are not linear. From project planning, concept ideation, all the way through to a productโs implementation, there is space in the process to double back, explore further, and make improvements. Unexpected roadblocks pop up along the way, regardless of initial planning and strategy. Adaptivity involves understanding when to stick to the plan and when to adjust your strategy based on new information and unexpected challenges. ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ Working with manual machines means having direct control over the inputs that create the outcome. Using your senses can help you to craft not just any outcome but a more desired outcome. โWorking by feelโ can translate to having an intuitive understanding of the task at hand. This involves being in tune with the nuances of a project and making informed decisions based on experience and instinct. Trusting your instincts while balancing them with strategic considerations, both in manufacturing and engineering, can lead to more effective problem-solving and project management. ๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก Reflecting back to my first post, my initial introduction to manual machining was 8 years ago, when I first learned how to make a paper weight cannon. Now I returned to this project as a manual machining refresher and a measure of skill development over time. This reminder of personal growth and learning is an important part of any professional journey. Time tends to smooth things out, making it a valuable practice to refresh and practice dormant skills. Reflecting on our journey, it's clear that project value is not just in the final product but in the learning and growth that come from the process. Thank you for following this process with us and thank you Smart Design for letting us use the shop resources! Look back through our machining journey here: Part one: https://bit.ly/4bfNVze Part two: https://bit.ly/4bvAjzm Part three: https://bit.ly/3UUR2FS Part four: https://bit.ly/3Rk3kXn Part five: https://bit.ly/4cBmIHA #ManualMachining #EngineeringJourney #SmartDesignExploration #SmartDesign