2020 Special Projects
Custom Standard Hawaii Overland Style Roof Rack 2
12/30/2020
Project Name: Custom Standard Hawaii Overland Style Tacoma GEN2 4-Door Roof Rack
Brand Name: FWR stands for Friends of Waialua Robotics
Industry: Automotive
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, CAM Software, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Flow CNC Path & Cut, Verisurf Metrology
Materials Used: 6061-T6 Aluminum Angle, Rods & Plate, Stainless Steel Screws/Bolts/Nylon-Insert Hex Locknuts/Flat & Lock Washers, Satin Black Powder Coat
Machines Used: WaterJet, Drill Press, Lathe, CNC Mill, Master 3D Gage- Portable CMM, Horizontal Band Saw, Tapping Machine, Vibrator Deburrer, Powder Coating Oven & Gun.
Finishing: Prepping for Powder Coating
Custom Premium Hawaii Overland Style Roof Rack 3
12/30/2020
Project Name: Custom Premium Hawaii Overland Style Lexus Hatch-back Roof Rack
Brand Name: FWR stands for Friends of Waialua Robotics
Industry: Automotive
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, CAM Software, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Flow CNC Path & Cut, Verisurf Metrology
Materials Used: 6061-T6 Aluminum Angle & Plate, Stainless Steel Plate, Stainless Steel Screws/Bolts/Nylon-Insert Hex Locknuts/Flat & Lock Washers, Gloss Black Powder Coat
Machines Used: WaterJet, Drill Press, Lathe, CNC Mill, Master 3D Gage- Portable CMM, Horizontal Band Saw, Tapping Machine, Vibrator Deburrer, Powder Coating Oven & Gun.
Finishing: Prepping for Powder Coating
Video Clip: Click here to see
Retirement Plaque
12/09/2020
Project Name: Retirement Plaque.
Client: WHIS
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Adobe photo shop and Illustrator
Materials Used: Plywood
Machines Used: Laser Engraver, Wide Format Printer
Finishing: Clear Coat, Wet Sanding, Buffing and Polishing
Prototype Hydrofoil Surfing Tail Stab Wing
12/09/2020
Project Name: Prototype Hydrofoil Surfing Tail Stab Wing.
Client: HB
Industry: Water Sports & Recreation
More Info: N/A
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Verisurf Metrology Software
Materials Used: G10 Fiberglass Composite
Machines Used: CNC Mill, Master 3D Gage- Portable CMM
Finishing: N/A (rough cut only)
Prototype Hydrofoil Surfing Tail Stab Wing
11/12/2020
Project Name: Prototype Hydrofoil Surfing Tail Stab Wing.
Client: HB
Industry: Water Sports & Recreation
More Info: N/A
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Adobe Illustrator & Photo Shop, Verisurf CMM
Materials Used: Carbon Fiber Cloth, UV Resin, NylonX Filament
Machines Used: CNC Mill, Master 3D Gage- Portable CMM, Wide Format Sublimation Printer, 3D Printer, Cordless Drill, DA Sander
Finishing: Wet Sanding, Clear Coat, Buffing & Polishing
Industrial Photo Frame
10/26/2020
Project Name: Industrial Photo Frame Design, Hybrid frame made out of wood and aluminum.
Industry: Graphic Design Art
More Info:
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Adobe Illustrator & Photo Shop, Flow CNC Path & Cut
Materials Used: Aluminum, Aluminum Rivets, Wood, Sea Shell Veneer, PLA Filament
Machines Used: Water Jet, Wide Format Printer, TIG Welder, Oven, Rivet Fastener, Deburring Machine, Hand Deburrer, TIG Welder, 3D Printer, Cordless Drill, DA Sander
Finishing: Powder Coating Prep and Powder Coating
General Store PPE Splash Shield
10/07/2020
Project Name: PPE Spray Shield
Client: Waialua General Store
Industry: Food Service
More Info: N/A
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D
Materials Used: Clear Vinyl Sheet, Elastic, Carbon Fiber Tubes, Grommets & 3D-Printer PLA Filament
Machines Used: 3d-Printer, Band Saw, Cordless Drill, Bench Top Deburrer
Finishing: Deburring
Reverse Engineered Fishing Reel Lever Drag Lock
09/28/2020
Project Name: Fishing Reel Lever Drag Lock
Client: Fishing Boat "Ebisui Maru"
Industry: Fishing
More Info: Original part is not available any longer
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D
Materials Used: NylonX (nylon/carbon fiber 3D-Printer Filament)
Machines Used: 3D-Printer
Finishing: Scraping and Wet Sanding
Portable PPE Table Top Spray Shield
09/28/2020
Project Name: PPE Spray Shield
Client: N/A
Industry: Safety/Medical
More Info: 24" wide by 36" high
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D
Materials Used: Clear Vinyl Sheet, Elastic, Carbon Fiber Tubes, Grommets & 3D-Printer PLA Filament
Machines Used: 3d-Printer, Band Saw, Cordless Drill, Bench Top Deburrer
Finishing: Deburring
Portable PPE Table Top “L-SHAPE” Spray Shield
09/28/2020
Project Name: PPE Spray Shield
Client: Honolulu City Clerks Office
Industry: Safety/Medical
More Info: N/A
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D
Materials Used: Clear Vinyl Sheet, Elastic, Carbon Fiber Tubes, Grommets & 3D-Printer PLA Filament
Machines Used: 3d-Printer, Band Saw, Cordless Drill, Bench Top Deburrer
Finishing: Deburring
5 Cavity Custom Lure Weight Aluminum Mold
09/02/2020
Project Name: 5-Cavity Lure Weight Do-it Aluminum Mold
Client: IL- Big Island
Industry: Fishing
More Info: Custom design and CNC cut Do-it (1155) small blank aluminum mold.
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, CAM software
Materials Used: Do-it blank small aluminum mold, 6-32 flat head screws
Machines Used: CNC Mill, Drill Press, Deburring & Tap Machine
08/25/2020
COVID-19 Splash Shield
Project Name: COVID-19 Acrylic Splash Shield
Client: DOE Community Engagement Office
Industry: Safety/Medical
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Adobe Illustrator
Materials Used: Type G Acrylic, polycarbonate, screws & washers
Machines Used: Laser Engraver, tap machine
Finishing: Deburring
Custom Stainless Steel
07/14/2020
Project Name: Custom Stainless Steel Pendant with 10mm Figaro Chain
Client: Waialua High School
Industry: Education
More Info: N/A
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Flow Path & Cut
Materials Used: .048" Stainless Steel sheet, 3/32" Stainless Steel rod
Machines Used: CNC Plotter/cutter, Water Jet, Tig Welder, Deburrer, DA Sander, Rotary Polisher
Finishing: Bead Blasting and Polishing
Plyometrics Small Box
06/25/2020
Project Name: Plyometrics Small Box
Client: Over The Top, Inc
Industry: Sports/Recreation
More Info: N/A
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D
Materials Used: 3/4 ACX Plywood, Wood Glue, Wood Filler and Wood Screws
Machines Used: Panel Saw, Router, Cordless Drill Driver & Vibratory Sander
Finishing: Corner Rounding & Sanding
NO-DRAFT-SPEAK-THRU-COVER
06/12/2020
Project Name: NO-DRAFT-SPEAK-THRU Cover
Client: Honolulu City Clerks Office
Industry: Safety/Medical
More Info: N/A
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Adobe Illustrator
Materials Used: Type G Acrylic, stainless steel screw & washer
Machines Used: Laser Engraver, tap machine
Finishing: Deburring
Golf Hole Touchless Golf Ball Extractor
06/12/2020
Special Project Name: Golf Hole Touchless Golf Ball Extractor
Client: Golf Courses
Industry: Sports & Recreation
Software Used: Autodesk Inventor
Materials Used: Polycarbonate 3D printing line, socket head cap screws, stainless steel nut and stainless steel square rod.
Machines Used: Raise 3D-Printer, Tap/Die machine
Finishing: Raft and bridge support removal
Video Clip: Click here to see.
Custom Premium Hawaii Overland Style Roof Rack 1
06/08/2020
Project Name: Custom Premium Hawaii Overland Style Tacoma GEN2 4-Door Roof Rack
Client: N/A
Brand Name: FWR stands for Friends of Waialua Robotics
Industry: Automotive
More Info: This was our team's first try at producing a custom overland style truck roof rack. Currently our roof rack is specifically designed and fits on the Toyota Tacoma GEN2 & 3 4-Door Model Trucks only.
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, CAM Software, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Flow CNC Path & Cut, Verisurf Metrology
Materials Used: 6061-T6 Aluminum .25" Side Plates, 6061-T6 Aluminum .125" Front Deflector Plate, Aluminum 1" x 1" x .125 Angle, 3" x 3" x .1875" Aluminum Angle, 6061-T6 Aluminum .75 x 1.125" Round Rod Spacers, Stainless Steel Screws/Bolts/Nylon-Insert Hex Locknuts/Flat & Lock Washers, Satin Black Powder Coat
Machines Used: WaterJet, Drill Press, Lathe, CNC Mill, Master 3D Gage- Portable CMM, Horizontal Band Saw, Tapping Machine, Mig-Welder, Vibrator Deburrer, Powder Coating Oven & Gun.
Finishing: Prepping for Powder Coating
Video Clip: Click here to see
Custom Printed Fashion Face Masks
05/19/2020
Project Name: Custom designed and printed fashion face masks
Client: Mankind
Industry: Fashion
Software Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CAD 2D
Materials Used: Polyester & cotton fabric, soft elastic bands
Machines Used: Laser Engraver, Wide Format Sublimation Printer, Heat Press
PPE Safety Eyewear Clip-on Shield
05/09/2020
Special Project Name: PPE Safety Eyewear (Oakley RadarLock) Clip-on Shield
Client: Mankind
Industry: Safety/Medical
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Verisurf Metrology, Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator
Supplies: PLA/PC/PETG/ABS 3D-Printer Filament
1. Acetate Film- 7mil (.007) or 10mil (.010)
2. Polycarbonate/Lexan Film- .007, .010, .015 or .020
3. Clear Sheet Protectors- Heavy Duty
4. Laser Printer Transparency Film- .007
Machines Used: Master 3D Gage Portable CMM, Laser Engraver & 3D-Printer
Finishing: General 3D-Print clean up (raft/supports/etc)
Custom Cast Iron Hibachi Grill
05/09/2020
Special Project Name: Custom Replacement Cast Iron Hibachi Grills
Client: Associate
Industry: Food Service
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Flow CNC Path & Cut
Materials Used: Cast Iron
Machines Used: CNC Mill & Water Jet
Finishing: Deburring Rubberized Wheel
More Info: N/A
Hawaii Pacific Health-PPE Face Shield Frames
04/27/2020
Special Project Name: HPH Face PPE Shield Frame 3D-Printing
Client: Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH)
Industry: Medical
Software Used: Autodesk Inventor, 3D-Printer Software (Afinia)
Materials Used: Premium PLA 3D printing line
Machines Used: Afinia 3D-Printer
Finishing: Raft and bridge support removal
More Info: Help 3D-print face shield frames for COVID-19 PPE front line supply.
PENN Reel Broken Screw Extraction
04/27/2020
Special Project Name: PENN Reel Side Plate Broken Screw Extraction
Client: Fishing Boat "Ebisui Maru"
Industry: Fishing
Machines Used: CNC Mill & Tapping Machine
More Info: Small 4-40 stainless steel screw head broke off in PENN Reel aluminum side plate during reel servicing. We used our CNC Mill with small flat end-mill to extract broken screw.
Emergency Ventilator Pre-Production Prototype
04/15/2020
Special Project Name: MIT E-Vent | MIT Emergency Ventilator
Client: Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (“MIT”)
Industry: Medical
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Flow CNC Path & Cut
Materials Used: Aluminum, Acrylic, Poly-carbonate, Extruded Aluminum T-slot Framing
Machines Used: WaterJet, Drill Press, Lathe, CNC Mill, Vertical Band Saw, Tapping Machine, Vibrator Deburrer
Finishing: Deburring
More Info: MIT Emergency Ventilator was designed and engineered by MIT. Waialua Robotics was contacted by a local doctor here in Hawaii and asked if we could build this prototype in the event of an emergency shortage of Ventilators here in the islands due to COVID-19. Waialua Robotics was able to produce a prototype according to the plans.
Full Face Snorkeling Mask to PAPR Conversion Adapter
04/09/2020
Special Project Name: Full Face Snorkeling Mask to Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Adapter
Client: Hammerhead Spearguns
Industry: Safety/Medical
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D and Verisurf Metrology
Materials Used: 3D-Printer PLA Filament
Machines Used: Master 3D Gage Portable CMM & 3D-Printer
Finishing: 3D-Print clean up raft and supports
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Face Shield
04/04/2020
Special Project Name: PPE Face Shield
Client: Mankind
Industry: Safety/Medical
Software Used: CAD 2D & 3D, Verisurf Metrology, Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator
Supplies: PLA 3D-Printer Filament, Phillips Rounded Head Screws for Sheet Metal 18-8 Stainless Steel-Number 2 Size 3-16 Long & one of the following clear plastic films will work;
1. Acetate Film- 7mil (.007) or 10mil (.010)
2. Polycarbonate/Lexan Film- .007, .010, .015 or .020
3. Clear Sheet Protectors- Heavy Duty
4. Laser Printer Transparency Film- .007
*Optional finishing items for additional comfort/support;
Plasti Dip
Plasti Dip Blaze
Heat Shrink Tubing
Sticky back Foam Window Seal- 1/8" H x 1/4" W
Machines Used: Master 3D Gage Portable CMM, Laser Engraver & 3D-Printer
Finishing: Optional covering of Arms and inside Forehead Bridge
Video Clip: Click here to see short video clip of 3D-printing frames and laser cutting of face shield.
