Designing with safety in Mind
The longest running project in my portfolio, my 1957 Chevrolet Task Force has been a constant stream of opportunities to improve my skills in fabrication and engineering design.
This page will go over how I designed a steering shaft to be used in a power steering upgrade. This includes part geometry, material selection, and a FEA sanity check to ensure consistent long-term performance during operation.
This is the most critical part I have designed in my career, as rolling down the highway at highspeed, with no steering, never ends well! 💀
*This page is still a work in progress. Stay tuned for more FEA work! 👾
YEAR: 2008-Present
ROLE: Engineer, Machinist
STATE: Finished Product
COLLABORATORS:
Independent Project
Photo: That’s me! Next to my 1957 Chevrolet Task Force. ✨
Photo: The drawing used for the machining process of the new steering shaft. The straight-knurled geometry was the most difficult portion to machine.