Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Essentially finished with outer and inner design
Getting familiar with PDMS, curing at different temperatures,
Will begin attempts to cast the part in the next week
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Printed a 4th iteration
Obtained PDMS Sylgard 184
Met with sponsor for feedback on 4th iteration
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Produce a mold of the next iteration in PDMS
Integrate the clamping component in the next iteration
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Make flap like a long ellipse for easier insertion
Make flap more flexible => thinner at the top to flex easier
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/a
Risks and Areas of Concern
Molding: imperfections in the material could compromise integrity of the part
Clamp Design: PDMS is slippery with lubrication making fastening two ends together difficult
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/a
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
N/a
Progress on Report and Webpage
Finished the First Drift