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Product Design Engineer Task

The task involves designing a bench-top inspection stage for electronics QA using a Cognex In-Sight 7800-series camera, with a completion time of 4 hours. Candidates must demonstrate mechanical engineering skills by integrating off-the-shelf and custom components while adhering to specific system requirements and manufacturing methods. Deliverables include a 3D CAD assembly, drawings of custom parts, a BOM, and design notes.

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Product Design Engineer Task

The task involves designing a bench-top inspection stage for electronics QA using a Cognex In-Sight 7800-series camera, with a completion time of 4 hours. Candidates must demonstrate mechanical engineering skills by integrating off-the-shelf and custom components while adhering to specific system requirements and manufacturing methods. Deliverables include a 3D CAD assembly, drawings of custom parts, a BOM, and design notes.

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CAD Design Interview Task — Linear Camera Stage

Time Expectation & Goal: This task is expected to be completed within 4 hours.
All submitted work should fall within this time window. Any further developments or
refinements can be mentioned in the documentation.
Goal of the Task: We expect the candidate to demonstrate that they are a mechanical engineer
capable of designing and integrating a complete system with good knowledge of manufacturing
methods.

1) Context
Your team has been asked to design a bench-top inspection stage for electronics QA. A Cognex
In-Sight 7800-series camera with C-mount cover must scan PCBs along a linear path. Imported
stages are expensive and not customizable. The goal is to create a compact, manufacturable
stage that combines off-the-shelf (OTS) components with custom parts made by sheet metal,
CNC milling, and 3D printing.

2) Assets Provided
• OTS camera STEP: Cognex In-Sight 7800-series with C-mount cover (COV-7000CMNT).

• Vendor drawing (PDF): mounting hole pattern, thread size, and max screw insertion
depth.
Note: Use the supplied camera STEP as-is. Do not modify geometry. Mounting must
use existing camera holes and respect screw insertion depth. Reference:
[Link]
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3) System Requirements
Geometry & Motion
• Overall envelope: ≤ 250 × 200 × 150 mm.

• Stroke: 150 mm linear travel.

• Payload: 1.0 kg camera assembly, mounted vertically on carriage.


Drive & Guidance (Candidate’s Choice)
• Choose any motion method (lead screw, belt, rack & pinion, etc.).

• Motor: Compact type such as NEMA 17 stepper or equivalent.

• Guides: Provide a suitable solution (rails or shafts) for smooth 150 mm travel.

Camera Mounting (Quick-Swap)


• Use only camera’s threaded holes.

• Removal/reinstall time ≤ 60 s with one tool.

• Include at least two locators + screws for repeatability.

• Add a 3D-printed cable strain relief.

4) Manufacturing Method Assignment


• Sheet metal: one part (e.g., base frame or cover).

• CNC milling: one part (e.g., carriage block or motor mount).

• 3D printing: one part (e.g., strain relief or cover).

5) DFM Rules
• Sheet metal: Bend radius ≥ thickness; hole-to-bend ≥ 2× thickness.

• CNC: Tool radius ≥ 1.5 mm; thread engagement ≥ 1.5×D.

• 3DP: Use inserts for threads; orient for load.

6) Materials & Finishes


• Sheet metal: Al 5052-H32 or CR Steel.

• CNC: Al 6061-T6.

• 3DP: PETG or PA12 with inserts.


7) Safety & Serviceability
• Provide finger-safe covers over moving parts.

• Make fasteners accessible from one side.

8) Deliverables
• 3D CAD assembly (native + STEP).

• Exploded view of the assembly.

• 2D drawing of one custom part per process (sheet metal, CNC, 3DP).

• Short BOM (custom vs OTS).

• 1–2 page design note: choices + quick DFM justification. Any further developments or
refinements can also be mentioned here.

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