CAD Assembly & Integration: 

• Handled the geometric design using SolidWorks, extracting interface dimensions from the existing assembly to properly configure and align critical hardware mounting holes.

Design Validation & Optimization:

• Modeled a simplified structural test fixture of the aircraft frame to verify physical clamp fitment and sliding clearances.

• Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to map stress concentrations under maximum operational loading conditions.

• Iterated on clamp geometry, sizing, and structural fillets based on FEA data to reinforce high-stress zones while shedding unnecessary mass.

Manufacturing Preparation: 

• Performed a comprehensive tolerancing analysis on all critical holes and mating faces to ensure reliable sliding fitment and secure clamping force.

Design Trade-off Analysis: 

• Evaluated standard hose clamps as a lightweight, low-complexity alternative, but ultimately proceeded with the custom machined/printed collar design to ensure superior structural rigidity and precise alignment under flight loads.