Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
After meeting with the sponsor, the side-clamp design was also eliminated.
The wedge collet design was chosen for manufacture and physical testing.
Further analysis and improvement would be done accordingly.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Manufactured side-clamp design
Wedge collet design was partially finished
Demonstration to the sponsor and eliminated to final design
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Physical testing with cherry tomatoes (All members)
Demonstrate the result of the physical test to the sponsor (All members)
Consider possible improvement for the sockets (William and Tianyi)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
The Side-clamp is too complicated to assemble.(5/4/2018 from Dr. Lin)
Action: The design was eliminated for further progress.
Try the physical test and come back with results. (5/4/2018 from Dr. Lin)
Action: Run physical testing in week 6.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Meet with the sponsor before major decisions.(5/2/2018 from Prof. Delson)
Action: Met with the sponsor on 5/4/2018 for comments.
Must have a safety manual for the blades. (5/2/2018 from Prof. Delson)
Action: It was included in the first draft of the report.
Want to see the machined prototype for the next meeting. (5/2/2018 from Prof. Delson)
Action: The prototype is almost done and will be ready for testing.
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
The sockets might be easy to get lost.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$117 (For benchmarking)
$68(3D printing, not exceeding the free $100 budget)
Remaining:
$3383
Progress on Report and Webpage