Selected mechanical design, machine design, sheet metal, plastic product design, conveyor and structural steel projects delivered by Guenzo Engineering. Each case study links to a dedicated page with the full engineering challenge, design approach, manufacturing considerations and deliverables.
Welded Frame / Furniture Design
Custom table frame designed as a SolidWorks weldment from rectangular steel tube legs with welded cross-bracing, adjustable leveling feet, and mounting details for a wooden tabletop.
Software: SolidWorks · Manufacturing: Steel tube cutting, welding, grinding, surface finishing, wooden tabletop assembly
Key deliverables: 3D CAD model, STEP files, Weldment structure, Tube cut information
Pneumatic Press / Production Tooling
Compact pneumatic stamping press designed from T-slot aluminum extrusion profiles, plastic side plates, a pneumatic actuator, and a CNC-machined holding fixture.
Software: SolidWorks · Manufacturing: Aluminum extrusion assembly, CNC machining, machined plastic plates, pneumatic components, mechanical assembly
Key deliverables: Full 3D CAD assembly, STEP files, Pneumatic actuator mounting layout, CNC fixture design
Welding Automation / Low-Cost Machine Design
Low-cost welding carriage designed for straight welds using a stepper motor drive, bearings, guide elements, and a simple mechanical support frame.
Software: SolidWorks · Manufacturing: CNC machined plates, standard bearings, stepper motor drive, mechanical assembly, fabrication workshop assembly
Key deliverables: 3D CAD model, STEP files, Mechanical assembly, Stepper motor and bearing layout
Plastic Product Design / Electronics Enclosure
Handheld RFID reader housing designed around internal electronics with injection molding, ergonomics, assembly, and plastic part manufacturing in mind.
Software: SolidWorks · Manufacturing: Plastic injection molding, electronics integration, manual assembly, prototype validation
Key deliverables: 3D CAD model, STEP files, Plastic housing design, Internal electronics layout support
Sheet Metal / Food Processing Equipment
Shrimp counter machine designed mainly from metal and sheet metal components, prepared in Autodesk Inventor for fabrication, assembly, and supplier quotation.
Software: Autodesk Inventor · Manufacturing: Sheet metal cutting, bending, welding, fastening, surface finishing, mechanical assembly
Key deliverables: 3D CAD model, Autodesk Inventor assembly, Sheet metal parts, STEP files
Plastic Product Design / Injection Molding
Complete multifunctional retractable dog leash product combining a leash retraction mechanism, brake and lock, clean poop bag storage, a used-bag container, and an ergonomic injection-molded plastic housing.
Software: SolidWorks · Manufacturing: Plastic injection molding, retractable mechanism design, brake/lock integration, manual assembly, prototype validation
Key deliverables: 3D CAD model, STEP files, Full product assembly, Retractable leash mechanism design
Conveyor Design / Material Handling
Custom conveyor machine designed to move gravel bags with a belt mechanism, puncture bags with spikes, and let gravel drop into a fabricated hopper.
Software: SolidWorks · Manufacturing: Sheet metal fabrication, welded frame, belt conveyor components, spike/puncture assembly, mechanical assembly
Key deliverables: 3D CAD model, STEP files, Conveyor assembly layout, Hopper design
Structural Steel / Equipment Platform
Structural steel access platform designed in Autodesk Inventor to support heavy equipment, with columns, beams, stairs, railings, bracing, and fabrication-ready details.
Software: Autodesk Inventor · Manufacturing: Steel profile cutting, welding, bolted assembly, surface treatment, on-site installation
Key deliverables: 3D CAD model, Autodesk Inventor assembly, STEP files, Structural steel drawings