156B Week 8

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• Finalized frame design and began sending designs to machine shop.

• Transformer solenoid produced

• C-magnet --> Transformer Solenoid

• Initial version of GUI developed to control the 3D Magnetic Control System.

• Waiting for the parts to be cutout

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• Created a GUI to control the 3D Magnetic Control System.

• Prototype C-magnet with 170 wrappings

  • Results not satisfactory

• Created Toolpath for transformer inspired solenoid (and dropped off stock to be machined)

• Sent requests for T-bar frame cutting and base plate

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• Finalize GUI after getting feedback from the project's sponsor (Tanner).

• Documentations and engineering drawings (John)

• Wrap machined iron cores with coil (design prewrapping jig) (Joseph)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• Sponsor said to use transformer solenoid instead of c-bar to reduce risk of not finishing in time and going over budget

• Sponsor wants 2 CAD models: 1) Transformer Solenoid Top/Bottom 2) C-bar electromagnet

• We can go over budget $100.

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• Reach out to Campus Research Machine Shop for welding (Chris)

  • This may no longer be applicable if we proceed with non-welded magnets

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• Not applicable.

Risks and Areas of Concern

• Ensuring that the final system is safe (i.e. in regards to electrical, heat, etc. concerns).

• Machining Deadlines

  • Not enough budget to use different resources

    • CRMS too expensive and Machine Shop has too many requests

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• Not applicable

Schedule

• • Describe upcoming milestone

    • Once we have parts, start assembling

    • Test the structural integrity

    • Create engineering drawings and clear documentation of process

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• To date, the team has spent about $540 out of $600 (original $500).

Progress on Report and Webpage

• In the process of implementing changes recommended by instructor on the report and webpage.

• Updated the webpage with Week 8 Progress Report information.