Trans-Matic Co-op
Reid
Experience Information
Employer: Trans-Matic
Job Title: Engineering Intern
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Trans-Matic Manufacturing Company specializes in producing world class deep drawn metal stampings, progressive die stampings, and value added assembly solutions. Our engineers focus on providing Value Added and Value Engineering (VA/VE) solutions for our metal stampings customers. We are often able to convert more expensive screw machine, die cast, and powdered metal processes to a more cost effective deep draw metal stamping, progressive die stamping, or a combination. In many projects we can combine parts into a single deep-drawn part, increasing part strength and reducing cost and labor. At Trans-Matic, we utilize our deep draw capabilities to serve the automotive industry in braking, oxygen sensor, fuel delivery, air bag, bayonet socket, and sensor markets. Our non-automotive deep draw metal stamping capabilities serve the lock hardware, compressor, appliance, fire prevention, medical, pharmaceutical, and plumbing markets.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Engineering print updates, tooling design, press accessory design and implementation, 3D modeling, brainstorming, and tooling pricing estimation.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Knowledge of deep draw metal pressing, how the presses function, and the process to which is undergone to get the end result of a flawless manufacturable part.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Learning was the greatest part, the guys that I worked with are great and incredibly helpful. This made learning and understanding fun and easy. The work place has the perfect balance of a relaxed feel, so you are comfortable being yourself, and professional feel to keep personnel orderly.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
I am not sure as though it has; however, I am sure the benefit to the knowledge that was gained will be great and is applicable throughout many occupations.