Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Waiting on laser test to proceed with a design
Started in depth design of blank punch system
Housing frame almost complete
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Narrowed down decisions to laser or single mechanical punch with blank punches
Ordered XY table
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete die plate design, CAD, fabrication (Paul)
http://www.rockler.com/hanging-slot-router-bits-router-bits
Complete card holder plate (Tu)
Work with Ian to finish laser testing (Paul)
Automated mechanical punch desing (Jayna and Weley)
Incorporate paper roller design (Weley)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Utilize best parts of each design in final product
Moving forward, can "take the path of least resistance" for a simpler solution (in regards to ethanol dip dry and bb gun ideas)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Show time break down in throughput estimate
Explain more clearly rational for selection/narrowing of design pursuits
Look at http://nevonprojects.com/design-fabrication-of-automated-punching-machine/ for high speed punch
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Statistical analysis for success rate
Work on explanation of blank punch design
Risks and Areas of Concern
Laser testing
no damage on people or 96 well or other parts of the machine
Blank punching
speed
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Approval for laser testing (Ian)
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $4,056.19
Remaining: $1,843.81
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated by Friday