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2023–2024

Vannon V2 Running Rails

CNC-fabricated running rails developed from research and prototype work into a production product.

CADCNC routingFixture designAluminum fabricationProduction development
Vannon V2 Running Rails

Project scope

At Vannon, I helped design and fabricate prototype running rails for Mercedes Sprinter vans. The work included CAD development, CNC-cut aluminum components, fit-up fixtures, and repeated prototype testing.

Design problem

The rails needed to be strong, visually clean, manufacturable on available equipment, and repeatable across production van builds.

Engineering approach

Flat patterns and fixtures were designed for CNC routing and controlled assembly, allowing the long rail structure and mounting brackets to be produced efficiently and consistently.

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