Folding Chair Modelling and Assembly

During my Spring 2017 semester, I was enrolled in the FED 101 ESC Fundamentals of Engineering Design class since it was mandatory for all Freshman. This class is very important for all Freshman because it essentially prepares them for what they'll experience later throughout their years in NJIT. FED 101 has different versions depending on the major the student is enrolled in. Since I was enrolled for a Mechanical Engineering major, the FED 101 class I was in is for the General Engineering Program. In my FED 101 class, for the lecture portion of the class, we were taught how to be engineers and be prepare for the engineering world by learning topics such as engineering design processes, engineering practices, and engineering ethics. In the laboratory portion, we were taught 3D modelling using Creo Parametric.

Problem

The final project for our laboratory portion of the class was to model and assemble a product of our choice using what was taught in class. The final project is a group project; three students per group. I paired up with my classmates Michael Hanna and I. Abadi. We all agreed to design and assemble a steel folding chair.

Solution

Our group held weekly meetings to discuss the project. Michael possessed a steel folding char and would bring it to these meetings so we can examine the parts and take measurements. When we fully examined and measured the parts we would then model and assemble it in Creo.

Results