Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Carbon fiber tray panels and epoxy arrived from manufacturer. and they fit. Big win!
Medical zip-up cover for foam arrived from manufacturer. and IT fits. Another win!
Currently awaiting air bladder and carbon fiber L brackets to arrive to arrive
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Tray panels were assembled using tape (prior to epoxy arriving) to test fitment and weight
Foam layers for first tray were cut to size and placed inside of medical cover to test fitment
Entire foam system with cover was placed inside tray to verify sizing
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Begin drilling of carbon fiber panel for pressure access ports (All)
Review candidates for electric air pump (most likely department store purchase) and make final purchase (Khodr)
Submit purchase order from McMaster for parts needed for pressure distribution (Kevin)
Purchase velcro and rubber liner to attach to carbon fiber tray (Daniel)
Finalize SideLok design and send for 3D printing (Sanil)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Last in person sponsor meeting since sponsor going out of town on business
Will be having final presentation over Skype and to department during weekly departmental meeting week 10 (In person 5/16)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Continue to check in with vendors and make sure everything is on time (In person 5/14)
We followed up and pressed the manufacturers
Risks and Areas of Concern
Pump retrofits:
Retrofit pump with gauge that accurately reads low PSI levels
Retrofit pump to get 6 mm tubing as final output to interface properly with access ports
Drilling carbon fiber panels to provide access to pressure distribution ports
Schedule
First tray will undergo initial assembly this week
Pump and plumbing components must be in our hands by the end of the week at the latest
Pump should be in our hands this week to begin retrofit process
Have completed first Patient Setup System in it's entirety by 5/31 to perform radiation attenuation and dispersion testing
Report content should be 85% complete by end of week, with lots of content added to Appendix
Update Gantt chart
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$7000 original budget
$230 spent on foam
$100 spent on prototype materials
$2050 for 3 air bladders
$104.85 for two urethane mattress covers
$1751.12 for 2 trays
$196 on L brackets
$146.32 for epoxy to attach tray panels
$513.09 estimate for all required plumbing and fittings (to be purchased on 5/23)
$1908.62 left in budget (accounting for $513.09 in plumbing costs)
Items that remain:
One electric air pump (looking to be around $100)
Head Donut and Knee positioner (more expensive than they should be ~$100 and ~$400 respectively)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Chapters in report are being constantly updated, Appendix undergoing work
Multimedia, CAD, and supporting documents being uploaded to website as necessary