Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Talked to Isaiah about machine work to do
Various hardware have been purchased
Decided to do most of the machine work ourselves and only contract out the welding and water jet work
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalizing of primary design and models in CAD
Verification of functionality of pallet truck
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Purchase steel this week - Nathan
Begin machining - all
Finish rough draft of report - all
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
They like our design solution and truck. They asked about oru bearings and want to know how often they will have to be greased
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Do a stress analysis on the bolts
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Students were concerned after the turning ability and safety of the mover, brakes for the cabinet wheels, and fatigue of the platform
Risks and Areas of Concern
Structural:
ØEnsure the platform and legs are strong enough
ØEnsure the linkage and bearings inside linkage function properly under full loading: analysis
Operation:
ØEnsure tipping is not a possibility by reducing acceleration / top speed of the unit : analysis
ØEnsure all clearance dimensions are met
ØEnsure cabinet is strapped in and secured: testing
ØEnsure cabinet is not scratched / damaged by unit: design
Schedule
Receive steel
Machining and welding of unit - begin next week
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
4199 pallet truck, 143 wheels, 21 tiles
Progress on Report and Webpage
good