Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Callaway golf balls go through an injection molding process that leaves flash on 12 dimples of the ball
Current methods of removing the flash from the ball rely on random chaotic motion that removes material from the whole surface from the ball as well as the flash
To remain a competitive, top of the line company, Callaway needs a manufacturing process that will produce golf balls according to specific aerodynamic design
Accomplishments from Previous Week
N/A
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Completed gantt chart
Start report and website
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Sponsor introduction-tour of labs and explanation of manufacturing process
Callaway has thought about the problem before but has not acted to solve it solely due to time constraints
A good final product would be the analysis of the method used to solve the issue (building the actual machine for Callaway is not necessary)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Keep the risk reduction simple with a limited number of variables tested, 1 or 2Â
Be smart when making budgetary decisions, do not spend a lot of money on solutions that you know will be temporary, save money for final design
Risks and Areas of Concern
Not adhering to proper tolerances required for manufacturing
Safe disposal of removed flash
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Material properties of specific polymers used in golf ball production
Trade Secrets
Schedule
Complete the gantt chart
Begin risk reduction experiments and write up
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $0
Remaining: $10,000
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report has not begun
Webpage creation has begun