Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Assembly of first Patient Setup System is complete, minus the SideLok mechanism
All parts necessary for completion of second PSS should arrive by 6/5, assembled by end of week
Currently trying to get in contact with sponsor for setting up a time for testing
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Pressure system was reworked to account for leakage discovered in push-connect components
New fittings and tubing were purchased, and problem was corrected
First PSS was completely assembled, including pressure system
Comfort testing was completed by team members to get initial impressions
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish testing SideLok mechanism so it can be sent for a high-quality 3D print (Khodr)
Assemble tray for second PSS (Sanil)
Assemble and install pressure distribution system for second PSS (Kevin)
Provide finishing touches to both PSS trays to give professional look (Daniel)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
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
The team purchased 3 air bladders for use in the PSS, and one of them failed and a minor leak formed. Currently in discussions with manufacturer to confirm specs and load rating, and to ensure quality of remaining 2 air bladders
Resources or Information Required but not Available
We would like to perform a radio translucency and dispersion test, but our sponsor is out of town and having difficulty scheduling a testing day
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
7000 $ original budget
1751.12 on CF tray panels
196 on L brackets
262.95 on second set of L brackets (daniel)
90 on head donut
2050.00 on air bladders
104.85 on urethane mattress cover
146.32 on epoxy and plungers
30.95 on prototype at home depot (daniel)
24.00 califronia upholstery foam test pieces (daniel)
230.33 on foam at joanns (daniel)
32.06 rubber liner (daniel)
27.98 michaels foam glue and sandpaper (daniel)
6.64 CVS rulers and isopropyl alcohol (daniel)
98.59 Home depot sand paper and clamps (daniel)
71.36 Marshals velcro and stick on letters (daniel)
55.52 Marshals brass fittings and gauges (daniel)
620.59 for all plumbing components from McMaster
52.06 for pump from Amazon
5,851.32 total for all the stuff above
Progress on Report and Webpage
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Report is nearly complete, with just a few tweaks and some content being added to the Appendix