<\!DOCTYPE html> Mechanical Design, Machining & Fabrication — George Pickering
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Mechanical Design, Machining & Fabrication

Lifting the robot cell frame at workshop

What this covers

Designed to be built, not just drawn

Mechanical work here ranges from full structural frames for robot cells to one-off tooling, brackets, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Everything is designed with buildability and maintenance access in mind — not just for the CAD model.

I use SolidWorks for 3D design and detail drawings, and have hands-on experience with CNC machining, manual lathe/mill work, MIG/TIG welding, and sheet metal fabrication.

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Cell frames

Structural steel frames for robot cells, including guarding mounts and service access.

EOAT design

End-of-arm tooling for FANUC robots: grippers, compliance mounts, sensor brackets.

Machined parts

One-off and short-run CNC/manual machining for brackets, couplings, and test fixtures.

3D printing

Rapid prototyping of brackets, guards, cable management, and operator aids.

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