Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Conducting tests with personally made PID controller
Testing for optimal design to be machined
In the midst of preliminary design machining
The adapter will begin to be machined this week
The first pass at enclosure machine done
Might need to be machined to line up with any changes in design from testing or due to kinks
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Personal PID incorporated into the design
Machining of preliminary design is in progress
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish preliminary design machining
Produce a setup that can be tested in the CMM lab
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Take care to reduce vibrations caused by the fan heaters as it will affect image quality
On-site risk reduction fixed the issue with latex padding
A modification will be made to design
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Design for/incorporate a PID that will not overshoot the desired temperature
PID has been made and is being tweaked to prevent overshoot in temperature
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate the date of comments and if via email or in person)
None
Risks and Areas of Concern
Disagreement/uncertainty on clamping mechanism for adapter design
Slow cooling time of temperature sensors
May stay warmer than surrounding air for extended time after heater is turned off
Resources or Information Required but not Available
The failure caused by the 3D printer. The modified prototype should be printed and be tested, however, a similar test could only be performed by the current design.
Schedule
Run tests to tune PID and determine sensor placement
Fabricate enclosure and adapter(s)
Check for/order any remaining parts that are missing
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount Spent:
To date: ~$695
Amount Remaining:
Highest Possible (assuming $5000 reserve): $4305
Lowest Possible (assuming $3000 reserve): $2305
Progress on Report and Webpage
Working on Second Draft of Report (Due Friday 5/25/18)
Working on Second Draft of Team Webpage (Due Friday 5/25/18)