ABOUT SHELLEY KWOK
My Work Showcase
ABOUT
Hello! My name is Shelley Kwok and I am a senior studying Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University in Medford, MA. My passions include sustainability and STEM education. Because of this, I am extremely interested in the renewable energy field. I also really enjoy product design and rapid prototyping. I have been working at Bray Labs within Tufts University since Summer 2017 as a Design and Fabrication Assistant, where I have learned many different manufacturing skills. Past employments of mine include working at Integral Group as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, the Renewable Energy and Applied Photonics Lab and at the Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach.
CAMPUS SOLAR CHARGING STATION
Tufts Energy Group is collaborating with Tufts Facilities and Sunbug Solar to design and install a 2.7kW array of 8 solar panels that will be used to power outlets for student use. The panels will be mounted on the front of a Tufts residential hall, and this visibility will demonstrate the viability of solar power. The project will provide a pleasant place for students to study while teaching them about the technology behind photovoltaics. Construction to begin shortly.
OTHERMILL LID
While using the Othermill this summer, I noticed that particles would escape the machine while it was in operation. This was a problem for both cleanliness and respiratory health. I wanted to make a lid that was all one piece that I could easily laser-cut. I used the Sheet Metal tool in Solidworks to create a pattern. Heat bend lines were added in a later iteration to increase precision.
DOCUMENTATION STATION
For this project, I used my sewing skills along with my machining skills to create a metal frame and a fabric cover. Currently, I am working on optimizing the iPad + Light set-up so that students can take quality photos of their work.
PISTON FIRE STARTER
This machining project required 6+ hours of work on the lathe. It involved making 5 different pieces, some of which used taps and dies.
INTRO TO MILLING
During my summer internship at Bray, I took on the task of learning how to use the Othermill and figuring out its capabilities. I completed projects in materials ranging from wax to aluminum. PCB was the most challenging due to the behavior of the copper material.
TRIVET
For my parents'Â anniversary, I wanted to make something personal and useful. I milled a pattern into red oak on one side and laser-cut a design I created the other. Before creating the final product, I did sample mills on foam and pine to practice.
SCREWDRIVER ORGANIZER
The goal of this project was to create something useful for the Machine Shop while also learning how to use the ShopBot to mill.
Future Improvements:
Use a more durable material (HDPE or wood)
Clearly label Flat-Head area vs Phillips Head area
COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER
This is the handout I created for the semester long group project that I worked on for my Mechanical Design class. Our goal was to solve issues related to food storage by creating a product that could adapt to different volumes while still being easy to store and clean.
