Walking Beam Conveyor
Walking Beam Conveyor
AMH Engineering Inc.
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Designed a walking beam conveyor system in Autodesk Inventor to transfer automotive struts across approximately four metres. The project involved 3D modelling, assembly design, FEA, and calculations for pneumatic cylinder loads, friction, and operating pressure to support reliable and manufacturable component selection.
Designed a walking beam conveyor system in Autodesk Inventor to transfer automotive struts across approximately four metres. The project involved 3D modelling, assembly design, FEA, and calculations for pneumatic cylinder loads, friction, and operating pressure to support reliable and manufacturable component selection.
Walking Beam Conveyor.movEngineering drawings were created for all individual parts and corresponding assemblies, incorporating GD&T and welding symbols while adhering to established engineering standards and maintaining close attention to detail.
Engineering drawings were created for all individual parts and corresponding assemblies, incorporating GD&T and welding symbols while adhering to established engineering standards and maintaining close attention to detail.
A selection of key drawings is shown below for reference.
FEA was performed in Autodesk Inventor to evaluate stress concentrations, beam load capacity, and structural deflection. The design was iterated to reduce displacement and von Mises stress while improving overall structural performance. Force calculations were also used to determine whether a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder was most suitable and to select the required bore size and operating pressure based on the system’s load requirements.
FEA was performed in Autodesk Inventor to evaluate stress concentrations, beam load capacity, and structural deflection. The design was iterated to reduce displacement and von Mises stress while improving overall structural performance. Force calculations were also used to determine whether a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder was most suitable and to select the required bore size and operating pressure based on the system’s load requirements.
Personal Takeaway
This project gave me a much stronger understanding of how mechanical design decisions affect an entire automated system, from part geometry and clearances to loading, manufacturability, assembly, and maintenance. Over the course of the project, I learned Autodesk Inventor from the ground up and became proficient in using it for part, assembly, and fabrication-focused design. I also gained hands-on experience with reliable industrial mechanisms, pneumatic systems, actuator sizing, and load calculations, while learning how to evaluate how each component transfers forces and interacts with the rest of the conveyor. Most importantly, the project taught me to apply the KISS principle by prioritizing simple, robust solutions that are easier to manufacture, assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain. Through multiple design iterations, I became more comfortable combining CAD, engineering calculations, and design reviews to turn an initial concept into a practical manufacturing solution.
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