Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Conveyor loop was capable of moving 49 gauge holder baseplates (with 6 as full holders)
PLC fill time calibrated for 6 different gauge sizes
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Full conveyor loop assembled complete with guide rails.
Calibrated optimal peristaltic pump speed to balance between accuracy and speed.
Programmed accurate filling times for 6 different pressure gauges in the PLC.
Finished wiring in the back box and color sensor.
Heating tape installed. Fiberglass insulation installed over heating tape.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Clean up workspace at Reotemp (Elaine, Desi, Ethan)
Prepare for Zoom poster session presentation day (All)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
6/5/2020 Presentation at Reotemp:
Automated size detection system is a good starting point but have ideas for improvement
use QR code scanner so more colors can be added and avoid issues with sensor calibration and sensitivity
Sponsor pleased with progress accomplished this quarter
Engineers were impressed and seemed excited to take on the last step of working out little bugs and adding improvements
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
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
Areas of concern for Reotemp to address:
Have electrician go over PLC wiring
Gauge holder funnel needs more adequate vent
Color sensor needs additional calibration if used for gauge size detection (potentially witch to QR code scanner)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Senior Design Presentation on 6/10
Update Gantt chart
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $8,158.93
Remaining: $1,841.07
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report and webpage are completed