Week 5

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

A design has been finalized and modeled. Items have been purchased, and manufacturing began with significant progress

Accomplishments from Previous Week

CAD Finalized
Bill of Materials completed.
Parts of the design report completed.
All purchases were made and all components have been received.
Toolpaths created for parts that need one, including dxfs for waterjetting.
Manufacturing in progress, 90% of components for the linkage design have been manufactured, just need two small welds on monday and then the first prototype pendulum will assembled.

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

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

Have not had meeting with sponsor yet, meeting with him on Monday 5/1. Had to be rescheduled as sponsor was away.

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

In-Person, 4/24:

Look into vibration dampers -> We will test with just clamps, if dampers are needed, then we will purchase them.
Look into making a slot out of delrin with teflon incorporated for both strength and low friction coefficient. The material has been researched, but the design has not fully been incorporated to CAD.
Decide on a lubricant for various slots.
Use shim stock to line the aluminum track.

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

No Presentations

Risks and Areas of Concern

The main risk and concern that prevent you from accomplishing your goal. Try not to put minor concerns in here.

High friction in the slot-slider system could cause issues, including jamming.
Temporary mounting system (clamps) may not be stable enough, causing the machine to walk.
The servo motor holds the weight of the entire mechanism, which may cause damage to the servo or instability.
Vibration of the mechanism could cause fatigue and noise.

Resources or Information Required but not Available

List them here and the instructor will try to help you.

Schedule

Describe upcoming milestone, Update Gantt chart, Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)