Tyler J. Bennett
Cell: (406) 899-6944 tylerbennett.mt@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/tyler-j-bennett tylerbennettmt.myportfolio.com
I look forward to discussing my qualifications and how I can contribute my drafting abilities to your company. Thank you for your time and consideration.
About Me
My name is Tyler Bennett and I have an Associates in Design/Drafting from Montana State University. I have over 6 years experience with Solidworks, and I have taught multiple SolidWorks classes to a variety of ages. I currently work as a designer and drafter at Midwest Welding and Machine, where I utilize SolidWorks to create complex models and highly detailed approval and fabrication drawings. In my spare time, I mentor a local high school robotics team in which I help guide the students through the entire engineering process. I have spent the majority of my life dedicated to fabrication and design and I am eager to show you what I can do.
Tyler J. Bennett
Bozeman, MT 59715 Cell: (406) 899-6944 tylerbennett.mt@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/tyler-j-bennett tylerbennettmt.myportfolio.com
Education
Montana State University - Bozeman, MT Graduated: 05/2018 Study Area: Design Drafting-Associates
Work Experience
8/12-Present SolidWorks Instructor Instructed 6th through 12th grade students the basics of solidworks modeling Worked with over 140 students so far 4/13 – 6/17 Sherwin Williams Bozeman, MT Spray Equipment Technician Performed troubleshooting and repair work on paint sprayers Key Holder, Sales, Cashier 1/10 – 1/15 Montana Air National Guard Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician Performed troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on variety of equipment i.e. Engines– HVAC–Hydraulics 8/09 – Present FIRST Robotics Coach/Mentor Volunteer Coach/Mentor Mentored students from 6th through 12th grade Assisted students through the engineering process
Volunteered over 400 hours a year
9/09 - 6/10 Sun River Valley School District Computer Information Technician Completed on site repair/troubleshooting at four different schools. Purchased, repaired, and performed troubleshooting on a variety of hardware
Design Skills
• SolidWorks (7 years) • Photoshop / InDesign (3 years) • AutoCAD Architecture 17-18 (1-1/2 years) • Revit 2018 (1 year) • 3DS Max (1/2 year) • DraftSight (1 year) • SketchUp (1/2 year)
Personal Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite • Clean Driving Record • Computer Literate • Customer Service • Network Knowledgeable • Organizational Skills • Sales
Additional Accomplishments
SolidWorks CSWA Certificate -Feb. 2018 SolidWorks Essentials 2018 - Certificate Honor Roll: Fall and Spring 2016-17 school year 2017-2018 2011-13 Top 3 Air Force Scholarship Airmen Leader at Air Force Tech School 2011 Montana Coach of the Year 2010 FIRST Robotics Competition
Hobbies & Interests
• Robotics coach • Metal fabrication • Carpentry • Spending time outdoors
Portfolio
06/17-Present Midwest Welding and Machine Design and Drafting Created detailed fabrication and patent drawings Designed company model and drawing templates Worked with clients through the design process Established new file management system
TABLE OF CONTENTS Basketball Robot PG 1-4
Stake Bed Trailer
PG 5-6
PG 7-8
Custom Railings PG 9-10
Spiral Stairs
PG 11-14
Hand Combine PG 15-18
Certificates PG 19-20
Table of Contents
Sheet Metal Design
Basketball Robot
Project Overview This robot was my first SolidWorks project, and it served as the fabrication model for the Bozeman High School Robotics team. I was the head designer of the robot and oversaw all component design and manufacturing. There were multiple design goals set by the game design committee that my team both met and exceeded.
Pg 1 Basketball Robot
“Off the shelf“ parts We downloaded AndyMark motors and transmissions from the supplier’s website. Our design team utilized the models and their internal gear layouts to plan out how to fasten the transmissions properly to the drive train. All other parts were modeled after prototypes and material that we had acquired throughout the design process.
Basketball Robot Pg 2 Basketball Robot
Basketball Robot
Ball Harvesting
Pg 3 Basketball Robot
The robot had the task of picking the basketballs up off the ground and shooting them into baskets that were over fifty feet away from the drivers. The flap shown in the section cut was spring powered so that it could still harvest balls, but it would lift up to give maximum clearance when overtaking the �bump�. The harvesting wheel ran on a separate motor in order to keep control of the balls in the vertical magazine.
“The Bump“ The bump was a rectangular beam that ran across the entire middle of the playing field. There were only a handful of basketballs total on the field, so having the ability to rapidly traverse the bump became a radically important task. We were one of the only teams in the competition that could manoeuvre the bump rapidly, and it resulted in our team being in 1st place at the end of the championship rounds.
Basketball Robot Pg 4 Basketball Robot
Stake Bed Trailer
Project Overview This project was an exercise in practical modeling. All parts other than the tires, jack, and tongue were created using weldments. Due to this design process, all parts are both easily modifiable and fabricated. I challenged myself with this project by asking a fabricator what features he would like to see in a trailer. He gave me specific material and size specifications, that I then took to SolidWorks to start modeling. Pg 5 Trailer Project
SOLID
Weldment Cut List 1
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QTY.
DESCRIPTION
LENGTH
1
1
4x2 C Channel
84"
2
2
4x2 C Channel
48"
3
4
4x2 C Channel
12"
4
2
4x2 C Channel
24"
5
2
4x2 C Channel
52"
6
2
4x2 C Channel
59.39697
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1
4x2 C Channel
47.89645
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1 1
4x2 C Channel 3x3x.125 Square Stube
83 3/4" 68"
10
2
4x2 C Channel
83 3/4"
11
1
4x2 C Channel
63 3/4"
9
Bill of Materials 7
8 DWORKS Educational Product. For Instructional Use Only.
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ITEM NO.
PART NUMBER
QTY
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Trailer for Stake Bed
1
2
Axle
1
3
16in Tire
2
4
Steak Pocket
18
5
2x10x10ft
9
6
Tongue Mirrored Side Assembly Mirrored Stake Bed Side Assembly Brake Light License Plate Jack
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7
1
8 9
5 1
10 11 12
3
1 1 2 2 1 1
6 8
5
12
Pg 6 Trailer Project
Stake Bed Trailer
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ITEM NO.
Sheet Metal Tool
Shipping Crate
Pg 7 Sheet Metal Tool
This box was designed as a shipping crate to transport our robot across the country. It has the inside capacity to hold any past, present, and future 18” robot. The box is created with the sheet metal tool and is shown in multiple configurations. Configuration “one” is shipping mode in which all components are packed inside and strapped down. Configuration two is with the lid half opened and the handle pulled out. Configuration three shows the 4” wheels that are attached via quick pins, and the rear fabric tool holder which was also created in sheet metal, so that the team could easily create a cut pattern of it.
Sheet Metal Tool
Sheet Metal Harness Often times, we have customers that come in with basic drawings that they need to have turned into reality. The part on this page shows the progress of how we created the part by first scanning the image into the computer. We then extrude the part and convert it into a sheet metal part. Next, we added a sketched bend, per the customer’s request. After that, we created a dxf flat pattern and folding instructions to send to the laser cutter. Pg 8 Sheet Metal Tool
Custom Railings
Custom Railings
Pg 9 Custom Railings
One of the most frequent requests that we receive at MidWest Welding is custom railings. I have modeled a few sample sections to represent some of the possible projects we can make. Upper Left - Wire rope system: After precision measurements and modeling have occurred the drawings are sent to our vendor who pre-cuts and fabricates the wires, thus creating an unbeatable finished product. Lower Left - Simple 1ft Component: This Rail is a simplistic design that can be easily modeled and assembled, I have also added the middle finished component that can be patterned in to create a unique look. Upper Right - Hog Wire: This railing utilizes basic hog wire mesh that is welded directly to the frame Like the wire railing it offers one of the least obstructed views when sitting behind it, yet it also very rigid. Lower Right - Scratch Pattern: This railing is a unique railing that utilizes 3/8� square stock cut at various lengths, it has a more artistic feel without going overboard.
Custom Railings Pg 10 Custom Railings
Spiral Stairs
CNC Spiral Stair This stair was created utilizing only two different parts (with two configurations of the tread). This stair utilizes the template on the following page so that it is easily adjustable for any project. The parts could easily be produced using either a cnc laser table or cnc router. I have also added a few decorative objects to help the customer see the utility of the shelves. Pg 11 Spiral Stairs
Spiral Stair Template I created a basic spiral stair layout that will serve as a template for all future spiral stair projects in the future. This file utilizes Global Variables and Equations to create a smart part file that will help my company create rapid prototypes / projects.
Spiral Stairs Pg 12 Spiral Stairs
Spiral Stairs
Sheet Metal Spiral Stair This stair contains a sheet metal pan, side plate, and middle column. It was created so that it can either be welded together or with the addition of holes it can easily be fastened together. The design on the front can also be changed with the adjustment of one sketch. This set of stairs has a larger tread diameter and a shorter overall rise compared to the other stairs shown. Pg 13 Spiral Stairs
Metal & Wood Spiral Stair This Set of stairs is composed of a bent riser/ tread piece, side plate, and a wood tread on top. The design on the front can easily be changed to whatever the customer wants.
Spiral Stairs Pg 14 Spiral Stairs
Hand Combine
Project Overview For this project, I reverse engineered a hand combine that is sold in Germany. I had a total of two dimensions and a pixilated exploded view to work off of, I ended up creating the rest of the model based on my best judgment and working off of parts on hand (bearings, shafts, old cordless drill). All plastic parts will be created using a Creality CR10 3D printer. This combine will be used to harvest samples of various crops such as camilina, wheat, barley, and other grains.
Pg 15 Hand Combine
Hand Combine
Particle Flow 1) As the crop being tested is harvested through the threshing drum, it falls down vertically. 2) The squirrel fan on the left side of the harvester forces air through the lower chamber and blows away stems and leaves of the plant out the right side of the machine. (The vent plate on the far left side of the machine helps adjust air flow through the machine) 3) As the excess “lighter“ materials get blown away, the heavier berries and grains fall downward into the sample jar. 4) Farmer sends grain samples to state labs to get tested Pg 16 Hand Combine
Hand Combine Pg 17 Hand Combine
Hand Combine
Exploded View and Assembly The exploded view on the left shows all of the parts of the assembly and the basic order of how it is put together. The views above show how the hand combine looks when assembled, and how the lid opens and closes.
Pg 18 Hand Combine
Certificates CSWA -Certified SolidWorks Associate Passed the CSWA with a 100%
Pg 19 Hand Combine
Certificates
CSWA -Certified SolidWorks Associate Passed the CSWA with a 100%
Pg 20 Hand Combine
Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to view my portfolio, please click on the links below for contact information and to see further projects that I have worked on. Tyler J. Bennett Cell: (406) 899-6944 tylerbennett.mt@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/tyler-j-bennett tylerbennettmt.myportfolio.com