Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Analyze pros/cons of the newly design of tape dispenser
3D printed prototype of new design
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completely scrapped old design for a new design that solves the old design’s problems
Inspired by tape roller dispenser for electrical wires
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Inquire about prevention of patent issues
3D print final design with stopper and additional improvements
Test on real hair to observe any issues by weekend to check any more improvements
Look into manufacturability of final product (i.e. material usage, injection molding, etc) by next week
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Meeting: 2/25
Tried the new design of the with scotch tape and the paper tape he’s been using
Liked the new design in terms of functionality, grip
We noticed that scotch tape works better to tape hair around to the ends of the hair compared to paper tape
Paper tape would stick to each other if wrapped upwards to the end of the hair bundle
Keep that into consideration but will stick with paper tape instead of scotch tape
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
2/24
Explained to Professor why we are changing direction to our design
Solves brute force, tape reloading and jamming, bundle size limits from gear pitch length
New design more ergonomic and can use different types of type
Asked us if there’s concern in the sawed blade not guarded
Will probably have a cover or blade can be removed when product not in use
Tells the group that new product much more fleshed out than previous, but only limited in time
3D printed new parts to show demonstration video for presentation
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
2 weeks or less to complete the new design/product
Making sure the stopper mechanism works with right dimensions
Manufacturability issues on smaller parts for the final product
Resources or Information Required but not Available
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eatEMga6pf0 (inspiration to the new design)
Schedule
3D print parts with stopper and other improvements in the weekend
Test with real hair, in particular long hair by end of week 9
Complete and update webpage, report and poster by beginning of week 10
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
N/A
Progress on Report and Webpage
Update Report and Webpage 2nd Draft to include new design by Friday night