Aerotech A3200 Modular Mount Solution

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We still see potential value in this project, despite it no longer receiving support or attention from others. However, those who do attempt to use this may be able to learn from its creation. A useful aspect of the Picatinny rail is that it can be repurposed for a wide range of uses. A cluttered mount and multiple sensors initially made it difficult to modify as needs changed, leading to further additions that were often ill-advised and resulted in damage. The entire assembly resembled garbage, surprising some of those who viewed it when the Air Force decided to continue sponsoring its development. I was unexpectedly allowed to redesign the fixture as a lowly research assistant by the PhD student, ultimately creating a new mounting solution for our Aerotech gantry that allows multiple attachments to be used in a clean and efficient manner. Attachments can now be added and removed with ease thanks to the modular design of this mount. It has held my AR-15 accessories through heavy recoil forces without any issue, making it more than suitable for use on an Aerotech gantry where similar forces are encountered. Having already modeled a Picatinny rail for one of my rifles allowed me to adapt and paste it onto a mount quickly and easily, making this new mounting solution possible. This design should prove beneficial to others who may also be in need of a customized mounting solution for their Aerotech gantry. If others can find any use for this mounting solution, they will likely see that its creation cannot be done better than how it has been accomplished here. The original file was based on the curves of a Remington 700 Picatinny Bipod Mount that had previously been added to an Aerotech base I had already modeled. This new mount was designed with infill at 100%, resulting in its successful printing without issue.