156B Week 6
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Final arm design has been confirmed to be the swinging bucket design
Motor, brakes, bearings, and gearbox are in the process of being sourced
CAD of final design is ~70% done
weights have been sized
need to run simulations/FEA/further analysis to confirm final design
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Gave Proof of Concept presentation on 5/5/20
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish CAD of counterweight assembly (Clara)
Finish sourcing motor, brake, gearbox, bearings (Nicholas, Peter, David)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Per email from Dean Pisano: centrifuge will have different requirements for different customers
Machine should be able to accommodate more things than just CubeLabs
More animations would be good
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
No instructor meeting this week (presentation week)
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
FEA and proper parts sourcing at this stage is critical to ensure safe and effective operation of the centrifuge
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
N/A
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report rough draft completed
Webpage ~50% done