progress update: ridft
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Progress Update: RIDFT. Group 27 Daniel Escobedo Chelsea Armbrister Brian LaTulip Divyesh Bhakta Luis Sura Joseph Gwaltney. Sponsor:. Advisors: Dr. Okenwa Okoli Tarik Dickens Dr. Nicholas Bembridge - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Progress Update: RIDFT
Group 27Daniel Escobedo Chelsea ArmbristerBrian LaTulip Divyesh BhaktaLuis Sura Joseph Gwaltney
Sponsor: Advisors: Dr. Okenwa Okoli Tarik Dickens
Dr. Nicholas Bembridge Dr. Peter N. Kalu
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AgendaBackgroundIntroductionProblem StatementNeeds AssessmentProject Goals/SpecificationsMain Issues EncounteredPreconceived Automation ModelProgress Since DecemberCurrent Project StatusProject TimelineClosing ThoughtsQuestions
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BackgroundWhat is the Resin Infusion between Double
Flexible Tooling (RIDFT)?
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IntroductionHow does it work?
What is it used for?Polymeric Bound Composites
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Problem StatementCurrent RIDFT Process Issues:
Labor IntensiveTime ConsumingProcess Repeatability
Proposed Solutions:Semi-AutomationFiber Placement MethodologyProcess Streamlining
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Needs AssessmentDevelop/Implement methodology for:
Semi-Automated PlacementSafe Removal of the Top and Bottom Frames Accurate Fiber Placement
Design an Ergonomic Handling System
Minimize Operational Footprint
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Project Goals/SpecificationsPrimary Objectives
Reduce Overall Process DurationReduce and Enable Safe Manpower UtilizationReduce Operational Footprint
Secondary ObjectivesDesign and Implement a Method for Accurate Fiber and Mold
PlacementErgonomic Handling System
ConstraintsSingle Operator Utilization$3,000.00 - $5,000.00
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Main Issues EncounteredSafety
Components issues Links Gears Hydraulics
BudgetPrevious Estimated Cost≈ $13,000
New Budget ≈ $3,000 - $5,000
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Preconceived Automated Model
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Progress Since DecemberStaff Meeting (ME Staff)
Discussed issues with previous design
Staff Meeting (Advisor/Customer)Discussed:
Budget constraints Safety Issues End of Semester Goal
Reassessed Project Timeline10
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Current Project StatusTerm Objective Shift
Previously: Design and PrototypeCurrently: Detailed Design
System ReassessmentSafetyCost“Workability” – ease of operationOperational Footprint
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Project Timeline
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Closing ThoughtsShift in Project Goals
Simply DesignNo Physical Working Model
Improve Upon Previous Years DesignIncrease System Stability/SafetyEase of UsePortable Semi-Automated System
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Questions?
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