D. Keith Appel

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ABOUT D. KEITH APPEL

Automation | Program/Project Management | Advanced Manufacturing | System Integration | Robotics Creative Problem Solving | Design Engineering | Solidworks | R&D | Costs Savings Managed complete projects from concept-to-production validation: including creation of multiple concepts, analysis of proposed concepts, presentation of concepts with recommended path forward, detail design and specifications with Bill of Materials, creation of bid specifications for fabrication, vendor selection, preparation of purchase requisitions for components and vendor services, oversight of fabrication with rapid resolution of any issues, hands on assistance with assembly and debugging, hands on assistance during final installation and validation, follow thru with updating documentation with as-built conditions. Inventive Mechanical designer specializing in advanced manufacturing systems. Extensive use of SolidWorks 3D modeling software to create mechanisms that address the requirements of the manufactured product and process. 3D modeling used to present the design with the client including management, engineering, maintenance personnel, and operators. Feedback from these presentations used to modify and adjust the design prior to fabrication. Direct collaboration with electrical control designers to ensure final system will operate as an integrated system. Detailing of 2D fabrication drawings with appropriate materials of construction as required. FEA stress analysis performed on critical components. Use of off-the-shelf components as much as possible to reduce overall costs and increase system reliability.