Potter
Design & Manufacturing
This product was created for ME 103: Design and Making at Stanford University. I wanted to create a product that I would be able to use frequently in my life. I enjoy having succulents in my room, and making planters for my plants seemed like the perfect project. It allowed me to put a lot of creativity into my design and create a beautiful display for my room exactly to my specifications.
I used Steel-Bronze Brazing and metal bending as well as powder coating to manufacture my product. The geometry of my planters was a bit intricate and required precise measurement to ensure each of the parts properly interacted together. I had to explore several different ways to bend the metal that allowed me to achieve the correct shape. I had a lot of fun learning how to braze. This turned out to be the perfect process for my structure, and it allowed me to create small and clean joints. I also learned the importance of having a robust CAD model and planning out all aspects of the manufacturing process before starting in the lab.
