Rene Chen Byron Hsu Kimberly Kam Lisa Witmer Fast Casters Rene Chen Byron Hsu Kimberly Kam Lisa Witmer
Project Overview Objective: To design and cast an articulating metal part using Solidworks and 3D printing. “Articulating” segments united by joints
3 Possible Project Ideas Mechanical aortic heart valve Knee joint Rubik’s cube
Mechanical Aortic Heart Valve 3 components: 1) 2 Semi-circular disks to allow blood to flow in only 1 direction 2) Rod 3) Circular ring Complexity? Dimensions?
Knee Joint Articulation of the rolling and sliding between the femur and tibia 2 ligaments act as the mechanical linkage between the two bones 1) Femur (thigh bone) 2) Tibia (shin bone) 3) Cartilage http://www.sci.utah.edu/~weiss/mrl/research/kneemodel/flex.mpg
Rubik’s Cube
Gantt Chart
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