Arvino Mahadi
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Machine Design · Manufacturing

Stirling Engine

Period
January 2026 - May 2026
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Stirling engine lightbox photograph 1.

Overview

Designed and built a Stirling heat engine, taking the project from CAD and drawing creation through machining, assembly, and iteration.

My Role

  • Designed custom engine components and prepared manufacturing drawings for approval prior to machining.
  • Manufactured precision components using CNC mills and lathes while balancing tolerances and assembly requirements.
  • Used GD&T, DFMA, and tolerance stack-up analysis to improve part fit.
  • Refined components through multiple iterations based on machining constraints and assembly feedback.
Stirling engine lightbox photograph 1.

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Test run 1Stirling engine test run.Watch on YouTube
Test run 2Additional Stirling engine test run.Watch on YouTube
HubStirling engine hub machined using conversational programming.Watch on YouTube
FlywheelStirling engine flywheel machined using Mastercam.Watch on YouTube
Completed Stirling engine with a turbine-inspired flywheel.
Engine testing
Stirling engine running during a tabletop demonstration.
Engine testing
Machined Stirling engine component with threaded features.
Back-end assembly
Manufacturing drawing for the engine balance weight.
Manufacturing drawing
Side-view CAD render of the Stirling engine.
Side-view render