* 156B Week 6
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Budget increased approved by ATA, in process of purchasing parts
Final design adjustments based on sponsor feedback
Machining major parts
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed design and sourced all components
Engineering drawings made for guide for reference while machining
Began cutting 17-4 stock to size for guide and yoke components
Purchased parts with large lead times (pulley, timing belt)
Uploaded first draft of report
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Machine guide piece, complete purchase order for hand dial (Bryant)
Engineering drawing for yoke pieces, machine yoke pieces and send in to be hardened (Josiah)
Purchase 8020 for test bed, organize large McMaster order, assist with machining guide (Ian)
Assist with machining yoke pieces, continually update the website (Matt)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
In person meeting (5/3)
Budget increase approved
Moving forward with purchasing parts
Clarify spring calculations (maximum stroke, force deflection curve)
Done and forwarded to sponsor
Load path analysis
In process of performing
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
none
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
none
Risks and Areas of Concern
Pulley shaft diameter increase, working on sourcing parts to account for adjustment
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Load path analysis for structure
Schedule
Complete machining of parts to be hardened and send in for hardening
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $49.88
Remaining: $1450.12
***Purchases made, but resolving issue with discount for orders
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report: Finished first draft
Webpage: Periodically adding updated work