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A track record of solving demanding mechanical design, CNC CAM programming, sheet metal fabrication, DFM tooling, aerodynamic brake duct cooling, and motorsport telemetry challenges.

FEATURED PRODUCT ENGINEERING // SHEET METAL WORK & VIDEO CLIPS

DSPro Wash Bucket & Detailing Accessories System

Precision sheet metal product design engineered for commercial detailing applications. Features contoured bucket rim bottle caddies, radial laser-cut grit guards, and modular garage storage racks.

Material Spec0.090″ 5052-H32 AlumBrushed Anodized
Forming ProcessCNC Press BrakeK-Factor 0.44 Air Bending
Nesting & BlankZero-Weld FormingSingle-Piece Laser Blank
Laser Profiling27k+ Flow ChannelsMk2 Debris Baffle Vanes
CAD ASSEMBLY MOTION

Master Bucket & Detailing System Assembly

Full 3D CAD motion simulation showing the contoured bottle caddy rack, bucket rim hook mating, and Mk2 laser-cut grit guard separation baffle.

SHEET METAL FORMING

Contoured Bucket-Rim Bottle Caddy Rack

Precision formed 0.090″ 5052-H32 aluminum sheet metal caddy engineered to hang securely from commercial 5-gallon wash bucket rims with zero fasteners.

CNC LASER 2D PROFILING

Mk2 Radial Debris Separation Grit Guard

CNC laser-cut circular debris separator with thousands of flow channels designed to isolate abrasive dirt particles at the bottom of the bucket.

SHOP STORAGE PACKAGING

Wall-Mounted Chemical Bottle Organizer

Heavy-duty modular garage wall rack featuring precision CNC laser cut bottle slots and formed structural mounting flanges.

FEATURED FABRICATION // PHYSICAL PROOFS

Yamaha YZF-R1 MotoSpec Tail & Subframe Assembly

Real on-vehicle fabrication photography demonstrating sheet metal bracket design, precision press brake forming, thermal rectifier packaging, and Carbonin race fairing integration.

Full Assembled Subframe & Tail Geometry
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Full Assembled Subframe & Tail Geometry

Complete physical assembly on the Yamaha YZF-R1 race chassis, showcasing seamless MotoSpec subframe integration.

Formed Sheet Metal Bracket Detail
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Formed Sheet Metal Bracket Detail

Precision 0.125″ aluminum sheet metal extension bracket with 90° air bends, relief notches, and fastener counterbores.

Rectifier & Electronics Cooling Placement
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Rectifier & Electronics Cooling Placement

Relocated voltage regulator/rectifier positioned directly into high-velocity under-tail airflow for maximum heat dissipation.

Carbonin Race Fairing Fitment & Alignment
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Carbonin Race Fairing Fitment & Alignment

Race tail bodywork seated over custom subframe brackets with zero binding, providing quick-release trackside serviceability.

Under-Seat Component Packaging
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Under-Seat Component Packaging

Compact packaging of wiring harness, battery tie-down, and ECU mounting tabs with high vibration resistance.

Rear Profile & Structural Rigidity
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Rear Profile & Structural Rigidity

Completed rear subframe profile providing high torsional stiffness under rider weight shifting and aerodynamic downforce.

Verified Physical & Digital Deliverables

Project Deliverables Gallery

Showing 11 Verified Project Deliverables
DSPro Wash Bucket & Detailing Accessories System
Sheet Metal & Detailing
CLIENT: DSPro / RevAuto Detailing Accessories

DSPro Wash Bucket & Detailing Accessories System

Precision sheet metal detailing system including contoured bucket bottle rack caddy, Mk2 laser-cut debris separation grit guard, and wall-mounted chemical organizers engineered for rapid CNC laser and press brake fabrication.

Click to Inspect →0.090″ 5052-H32 Aluminum
DSPro Mk2 Precision Debris Baffle & Grit Guard
Laser Cutting & DFM
CLIENT: DSPro Detailing

DSPro Mk2 Precision Debris Baffle & Grit Guard

Multi-radial debris separation grit guard with over 27,000 laser-cut flow channels designed to trap heavy abrasive particulates below the wash mitt boundary layer.

Click to Inspect →CNC Laser Flat Pattern DXF
Ducati Panigale V4 Aerodynamic Brake Cooling Cowl
Aerodynamics & DFAM
CLIENT: Superbike Aerodynamics & Thermal Management

Ducati Panigale V4 Aerodynamic Brake Cooling Cowl

Autodesk Inventor multi-body CAD assembly of an aerodynamic brake cooling duct and rotor cowl for the Ducati Panigale V4 superbike, channeling ambient airflow across 330mm Brembo racing calipers to eliminate brake fade.

Click to Inspect →Carbon-Reinforced PA12-CF
Yamaha YZF-R1 MotoSpec Tail & Subframe Assembly
Race Chassis & Sheet Metal
CLIENT: Motorsports Racing & Superbike Integration

Yamaha YZF-R1 MotoSpec Tail & Subframe Assembly

Custom structural sheet metal bracketry and tail extension hardware integrating Carbonin race bodywork onto a MotoSpec Yamaha YZF-R1 subframe with precision rectifier relocation and electronics packaging.

Click to Inspect →0.125″ 5052-H32 Aluminum
MKV Toyota Supra GT Door Pull Latch Assembly
Reverse Engineering
CLIENT: Driveway Labs

MKV Toyota Supra GT Door Pull Latch Assembly

Reverse engineering and custom fabrication of lightweight motorsport GT door pull latches for the MKV Toyota Supra utilizing functional 3D printed carbon-nylon inserts, CNC machined bezels, and autoclave carbon fiber faceplates.

Click to Inspect →Carbon-Nylon Additive Core
Track Engineer — Session Insights & Telemetry UI
Track Engineer App
CLIENT: Corner IQ / KBD SaaS

Track Engineer — Session Insights & Telemetry UI

Real in-app screenshot of Track Engineer showing high-speed GPS velocity (151.8 mph), lap consistency metrics, left/right max lean angle, peak braking/acceleration G-force, and lap time sector charts.

Click to Inspect →100Hz RaceBox & AiM Solo CSV Ingest
R1 Rectifier & ECU Relocation Bracket Assembly
Sheet Metal Fabrication
CLIENT: Yamaha YZF-R1 Racing Platform

R1 Rectifier & ECU Relocation Bracket Assembly

Close-up of fabricated 0.125″ aluminum sheet metal bracketry positioning the high-heat voltage rectifier directly into under-tail airflow while dampening chassis vibration.

Click to Inspect →Thermal Airflow Packaging
Project Apex-9 // Enclosure DFM & Mold Tooling
DFM & Tooling Design
CLIENT: Confidential Defense & Robotics Client

Project Apex-9 // Enclosure DFM & Mold Tooling

Comprehensive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) review evaluating draft angles, parting line shut-offs, core/cavity pulls, and wall thickness uniformity for heavy-duty electronic enclosures under NDA.

Click to Inspect →Draft Angle Feasibility
Track Engineer — Tire Pressures & Session Logger
Track Engineer App
CLIENT: Corner IQ / KBD SaaS

Track Engineer — Tire Pressures & Session Logger

In-app screenshot showing pre- and post-session cold/hot tire pressure tracking, track temperature notes, and multi-session historical data storage.

Click to Inspect →Cold & Hot Tire Pressure Logging
MKV Supra Carbon Fiber Interior & Door Integration
Reverse Engineering
CLIENT: Driveway Labs

MKV Supra Carbon Fiber Interior & Door Integration

On-vehicle track testing and fitment of the custom carbon fiber door latch assembly on the MKV Toyota Supra race chassis.

Click to Inspect →Direct OEM Door Bolt-On
Carbonin Race Tail Fairing & Subframe Integration
Motorsports Integration
CLIENT: Superbike Racing Platform

Carbonin Race Tail Fairing & Subframe Integration

Final assembly alignment of lightweight Carbonin fiberglass/carbon race fairing over the custom MotoSpec tail extension brackets with zero bodywork stress.

Click to Inspect →Perfect Bodywork Alignment
Engineering Case Studies

Technical Problem → Solution Breakdowns

Rugged Electronics Packaging & Multi-Axis CNC

CLX 4020 Rugged Industrial Enclosure

Client: Confidential Defense & Marine Robotics Client
The Challenge

Package sensitive high-frequency computing electronics into a sealed, vibration-isolated rugged chassis rated for marine and tactical field deployment under extreme environmental shock.

KBD Engineering Solution

Engineered an IP67-sealed modular enclosure in Autodesk Inventor with integrated wire routing, thermal heat sink ribs, and multi-axis CNC billet 6061-T6 machining strategies.

Deliverables
  • Parametric multi-part assembly (.IAM) with dynamic clearance envelopes
  • Complete 3-Operation CNC CAM toolpath setup sheets (Adaptive Roughing & Flow finishing)
  • O-ring seal channel & IP67 environmental pressure boundary engineering
  • Comprehensive DFM review eliminating secondary manual deburring operations
Material6061-T6 Billet Aluminum (Hard Anodized)
SealingIP67 Continuous O-Ring Compression
Machining3-Operation CNC Billet Milling Setup
EnvelopeHigh-G Shock Isolated Tactical Chassis
Mechanical Design & 2-Op CNC CAM Milling

Yamaha YZF-R1 Racing Dash Mount

Client: Motorsports & Superbike Cockpit Integration
The Challenge

Mount an advanced I2M Chrome Pro 2 racing telemetry dash onto a 200hp superbike cockpit under intense high-frequency engine vibration without adding excess weight or blocking steering lock.

KBD Engineering Solution

Modeled an organic billet bracket in Autodesk Inventor, programmed 2-operation CNC toolpaths (Adaptive Roughing, Flow finishing, 3D chamfering), and validated rider line-of-sight via additive prototyping.

Deliverables
  • Parametric 3D CAD modeling with weight-relief pockets and vibration damping
  • Multi-Op CNC CAM toolpaths with constant tool engagement angle
  • Comprehensive G-code setup sheets for CNC Program 1501 & 1502
  • Functional 3D printed fitment validation prior to metal cutting
Material6061-T6 Billet Aluminum / Carbon-Nylon
Cycle TimeOp 1: ~37m | Op 2: ~3m (Total ~41m)
Tolerancing±0.0005″ Stem Bore | ±0.002″ Face Mount
Mass Savings-52% vs OEM Multi-Piece Steel Mount
Precision Sheet Metal CAD, Forming & Electronics Packaging

Yamaha YZF-R1 MotoSpec Tail & Subframe Assembly

Client: Motorsports Racing & Superbike Integration
The Challenge

Integrate Carbonin carbon-fiber race bodywork onto a specialized MotoSpec racing subframe while relocating high-heat electrical components (voltage rectifier/regulator) into clean cooling airflow without chassis interference.

KBD Engineering Solution

Designed parametric sheet metal brackets in Autodesk Inventor with calculated bend deductions (K-factor 0.44), generated 1:1 DXF cut profiles for CNC laser cutting, and verified physical fitment and wiring harness clearance on the assembled race bike.

Deliverables
  • Parametric Sheet Metal Modeling: Multi-part subframe bracket suite with exact bend allowances
  • Manufacturing Drawing Set: 2D production drawings with bend angles, relief notches, and flat pattern DXFs
  • Electrical Component Thermal Packaging: Repositioned voltage rectifier into clean under-tail airflow
  • Complete Physical Assembly & Verification: Assembled and tested on race bike with Carbonin fairing alignment
Material Spec0.125″ (3.175mm) 5052-H32 Sheet Aluminum
Forming MethodCNC Press Brake with 90° Air Bending (K=0.44)
Cutting StrategyPrecision Laser / Waterjet 2D DXF Profiling
Drawing SetASME Y14.5 Dimensioned 2D PDF & DXF Packages
Precision Sheet Metal CAD, CNC Laser Profiling & Formed Tooling

DSPro Wash Bucket & Detailing Accessories System

Client: DSPro / RevAuto Detailing Accessories
The Challenge

Detailing chemical bottles and wash tools tip over or fail in harsh wash environments. Needed a rigid, universal bucket-mounted caddy and debris filtration system with zero weld requirements and flat-pack manufacturing efficiency.

KBD Engineering Solution

Developed parametric sheet metal CAD models in SolidWorks with precise bend deductions (K-factor 0.44), generated 1:1 DXF flat pattern cut profiles, and integrated contoured flange hooks that lock securely onto standard 5-gallon bucket lip geometry.

Deliverables
  • Parametric Sheet Metal CAD Modeling: Multi-piece ecosystem including bucket bottle rack, Mk2 grit guard, and wall bottle rack
  • 1:1 DXF Flat Patterns: Production-ready CNC fiber laser cut packages with kerf compensation
  • 2D Engineering Drawing Sets: Dimensioned fabrication drawings with bend tables and inspection tolerances
  • Dynamic Video & 3D Motion Analysis: Multi-part assembly animation and exploded kinematic motion clips
Target ApplicationUniversal 5-Gallon Commercial Wash Buckets
Material Spec0.090″ (2.28mm) 5052-H32 Sheet Aluminum
Forming MethodCNC Air Bending (K-Factor 0.44, R=0.090″)
Drawing SetASME Y14.5 Dimensioned 2D PDF & DXF Flat Patterns
Aerodynamic Ducting & Additive DFAM

Ducati Panigale V4 Aerodynamic Brake Cooling Cowl

Client: Superbike Aerodynamics & Thermal Management
The Challenge

Duct ambient ram air across high-heat Brembo racing calipers and 330mm rotors at 180+ mph track speeds without disrupting aerodynamic downforce or making contact during full fork compression and steering lock.

KBD Engineering Solution

Modeled organic aerodynamic duct geometry in Autodesk Inventor, incorporating NACA-profile inlet funnels, caliper standoff clearances, and structural reinforcement ribs designed for carbon-infused SLS additive manufacturing.

Deliverables
  • Master Assembly (.IAM): Multi-body assembly including caliper mount, 330mm rotor, and cowl ducting
  • Aerodynamic Ram Air Funnel: Internal velocity ramps accelerate air directly onto the brake pad interface
  • Dynamic Clearance Verification: Validated steering sweep and suspension stroke without fender interference
  • Carbon-Infused SLS Manufacturing: 68g lightweight monolithic structure with high heat deflection (HDT > 180°C)
Target ApplicationDucati Panigale V4 / V4R Superbike Platform
Rotor Interface330mm Brembo T-Drive / Stylema Racing Calipers
Material SpecCarbon-Fiber Reinforced PA12-CF Polymer
Weight68g Monolithic Additive Shroud
CFD & CAD ValidatedRequest Scope →
Additive Manufacturing & Iterative DFM

Legit Design Modular Interface Adapter

Client: Legit Design
The Challenge

Rapidly iterate an industrial multi-plate component assembly to eliminate flexure under dynamic load while maintaining tight assembly clearances.

KBD Engineering Solution

Conducted a 4-stage DFM revision cycle (V1 -> V2 -> V3 -> V4) with high-resolution SLA prototyping, wall-thickness structural webbing, and localized fastener counterbore reinforcement.

Deliverables
  • 4-Stage CAD Revision Progression: Complete engineering record tracking V1 -> V2 -> V3 -> V4 optimizations
  • DFM Wall Thickness Analysis: Eliminated localized stress risers and ensured uniform resin cure shrinkage
  • Fastener Counterbore Reinforcement: Webbed boss structure designed to handle high clamp loads
  • Complete Export Package: Native Inventor, SolidWorks SLDPRT, and neutral STEP/STL exchange models
Evolution4-Stage Iterative DFM (V1 -> V2 -> V3 -> V4)
MaterialSLA Tough 2000 Resin / 6061-T6 Aluminum
Wall Thickness3.2mm Uniform with 0.8mm Internal Stiffening Ribs
FastenersStainless M4 Counterbored Socket Head Cap Screws
4 Major DFM Revision CyclesRequest Scope →
High-Frequency GPS Data Engineering & WebGL

Track Engineer — Telemetry SaaS Platform

Client: Internal Product / Corner IQ
The Challenge

Automate motorsport telemetry analysis for motorcycle and sports car track drivers without requiring expensive $1,500+ proprietary Windows software suites.

KBD Engineering Solution

Architected an offline-capable, browser-based telemetry app that ingests 100Hz CSV data from RaceBox and AiM Solo hardware, computes cornering G-force and lean dynamics, and generates actionable AI coaching insights.

Deliverables
  • 45+ high-resolution satellite track maps with turn placards
  • Hardware-agnostic 100Hz CSV ingestion & traction circle algorithms
  • Turn-by-turn AI coaching & lap time reduction action plans
  • Club & organization live leaderboards (OMRL, ASRA)
Frequency100Hz GPS & IMU CSV Ingestion
Track Library45+ High-Definition Satellite Track Maps
Hardware SupportRaceBox Micro/Mini, AiM Solo 2, CSV Logs
PlatformNext.js, WebGL, PWA Offline-Capable
Reverse Engineering, Optical 3D Scanning & Composites

MKV Toyota Supra GT Race Door Pull Assembly

Client: Driveway Labs Motorsport Engineering
The Challenge

OEM Toyota Supra door latches are heavy and prone to failure when modified for competition race doors. Needed a direct bolt-on motorsport release assembly with precise door cavity alignment.

KBD Engineering Solution

Reverse engineered the OEM door cavity via optical 3D scanning; created high-strength 3D printed PA-CF nylon structural inserts, 3K twill autoclave carbon fiber faceplates, flush fastener bushings, and high-strength pull straps.

Deliverables
  • High-resolution 3D optical scanning & point cloud reconstruction
  • Functional PA-CF additive structural inserts with mounting bosses
  • Autoclave carbon fiber faceplates with integrated pull strap slot
  • Direct track-tested fitment across racing chassis
MaterialsAutoclave 3K Carbon + PA12-CF + 6061-T6 Billet
Mass Reduction-62% vs OEM Die-Cast Zinc Door Assembly
Tolerancing±0.001″ Billet Bushings | ±0.005″ Carbon Plate
ApplicationDriveway Labs MKV Supra GT Race Chassis

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