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Team Member: Rish Sangar
There are five phases of the project: Initiation Phase, Planning Phase, Control Phase, Execution Phase, and Close-out Phase. This section discusses how I completed the milestones in each phase, what tools/resources were used and the rationale for the critical decisions.
INITIATION PHASE
INITIATION PHASE
The deliverables include:
- Brainstorming project ideas
- Selecting one Idea to see if it is feasible
The milestones include:
- Project Application
The tools used include:
- Microsoft Word
The resources used include:
- Labor hours
I had a hard time for the first couple of weeks of the semester coming up with an idea for the capstone project. In the end, I settled for making a vacuum forming machine based on a concept shown by the YouTube channel I Like To Make Stuff. The project application form for this concept was submitted to the Project Adviser and they approved it.
Fig 2. YouTube Channel from where I got my inspiration
PLANNING PHASE
PLANNING PHASE
The deliverables include:
- Pool of Sketch
- Project Website
- Project Budget
- Project Gantt Chart
- Risk Assessment Form
- Scope Statement
- Mechanical Design
The milestones include:
- Pool of Ideas
- Finish scope statement
The tools used include:
- Solidworks Software
- Google Sites
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Google Drive
The resources used include:
- Labor hours
I had all the deliverables achieved that are listed above by the second half of the semester. A project website was created to facilitate the gathering and sharing of resources and communication with the Project Adviser. The software chosen to create the mechanical design and 3D models for this project was SOLIDWORKS 2018.
CONTROL PHASE
CONTROL PHASE
The deliverables include:
- Status review and report
- Progress update
- Meeting Minutes with Technical Adviser
- Logbook
The milestones include:
- Status update 1
- Status update 2
- Status update 3
- Progress update
The tools used include:
- Google Sites
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Google Drive
The resources used include:
- Labor hours
The beginning of the semester was slow and unorganized due to miscommunication between the project adviser and myself. After the second professor took over the course, the criterias for what was required and what needs to be completed were outlined and I was provided the right tools to accomplish this task. An oral presentation of the status updates were conducted in front of the class and project adviser every other week to inform them of what had been accomplished for this project thus far. I met with the technical advisor/project advisor on a regular basis to get their input and advise for the tasks that needed to be done in the following days and weeks.
EXECUTION PHASE
EXECUTION PHASE
The deliverables include:
- Sourcing all the parts
- Gathering the right tools
- Prepping the parts
- Assembling the key components
- Welding the sheet holder frames
- Assembling the machine
- Testing the machine
The milestones include:
- General assembly complete
The tools used include:
- Table Saw
- Chop Saw
- Drill
- Sander
- Jig Saw
- Clamps
- Welder
- Dremel tool
- Angle grinder
- Metal cutter attachment
- Contact Cement
- Other tools
The resources used include:
- College Capstone Storage Room (B1041-3)
- Home apartment Balcony
The design plan was changed when I found this used portable computer table with the right size holes on it to create the vacuum bed at a thrift shop. Initially I got toaster ovens to use the heating elements from them to create a uniform heating bed but after consulting with the project advisor, that idea was scrapped. As the College policy is not to manipulate or interfere with any 110V plug-in powered equipment, I had to choose another heater as my heating source for the project. Therefore, I had to buy a used space heater from a listing on Facebook Marketplace. The shop vacuum was also purchased the same way. The wood and the glues and other parts were purchased from Rona and Lowes building supplies stores. After gathering all the right tools and parts for the vacuum forming machine, I started cutting, welding and assembling the different parts of the machine into the computer table frame to form the finished product. After the machine was assembled and the plastic sheet ordered, I tested the machine using a couple of ceramic face art sculptures to see if the machine would work. The results of which will be discussed in the conclusion of this report.
Fig 3. Initial design drawing
Fig 4. Final assembly drawing
CLOSE-OUT PHASE
CLOSE-OUT PHASE
The deliverables include:
- Final presentation
- Final report
The milestones include:
- Machine ready for final presentation
- Final Presentation
- Final report finished
The tools used include:
- Google Sites
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
The resources used include:
- Labor hours
In this stage, a lot of hours were spent on making sure the machine was ready for presentation and the final report. The final presentation was done in front of the class and the Project Adviser. The Final Report along with all the final drawings were published onto this website to for the projects conclusion.
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