The axial taper machine is a project completed during an internship at a taping & reeling company during fall of 2020. It's a reverse engineering of an older machine, created by Microscan, which is no longer in production or otherwise serviceable. This machine in particular is highly sought after by companies in this industry due to its relative simplicity and reliability.
I modeled all custom parts individually using SolidWorks, and then used those parts to create a complete mechanical assembly of the machine. I sourced most common hardware from McMaster Carr and Grainger. Due to some of the original machine's hardware being difficult to locate, I was required to modify some of the original plate geometry and tolerances in order to accommodate alternate parts. This model provides the possibility of servicing old machines of this kind that have been neglected, as well as manufacturing entirely new machines.
In addition to the 3D model, I also created dimensional and tolerance drawings for each part, a comprehensive bill of materials, a McMaster Carr order list, and a full mechanical assembly instruction guide for the machine. Above are a couple example sheets from the assembly guide.