During my winter internship at Burgess Norton, I worked on developing a complete 3D model and technical drawing package for a conveyor system used on one of the production lines.
Although the conveyor was already installed and operating on the line, there was no existing documentation or CAD model available for it. To address this, I measured and modeled the conveyor assembly in detail and created a full set of drawing sheets to document the system for future manufacturing, maintenance, and reference purposes.
In addition to the conveyor documentation project, I also designed and built a dead nest system intended for use on conveyors throughout the plant. The dead nest was developed to support future automation projects by providing a reliable and repeatable method for positioning and transferring parts between conveyor operations and automated equipment.
These projects gave me valuable experience in CAD modeling, technical drafting, fabrication, and reverse engineering within a manufacturing environment. They also helped me better understand how accurate engineering documentation and well-designed tooling can support long-term production efficiency and future automation integration.
The completed CAD model, conveyor documentation, and dead nest design will serve as the foundation for several future automation upgrades across the production line. Having accurate digital models and standardized conveyor components allows for easier integration of robotic equipment, sensors, and additional automation systems while reducing design time and improving implementation efficiency.