Duct Insulation Attachment Team Portland State University Michael Thilavanh, Osten Palmrose, Chase Doyel, Clint Everett, Haoyuan Xu, Sheng Chen
Introduction Sponsored by Streimer Sheet Metal Works Goals: 20% speed improvement 95% success rate Accommodates 1 and 2 inch Gripnails Accommodates various shape, size sheet metal
Previously...
Revised Design
Linear Motion and Hopper 1 stationary head, 3 moveable heads Move along single ACME screw Supported by upper and lower rail Desire is to place a hopper on each actuator Hopper sizing and availability needs further research
Frame and Impact Surface I-beam for the center column Square tubing for frame structure FEA analysis showed extended support had greater strength Raised impact surface
Actuators Performed Tensile test and Impact test in ME 411 Used to determine impact required to fasten Gripnail Magnet holds Gripnail Secondary actuator loads Gripnail
Control Panel 8 electronic air solenoids 4 for impact actuator 4 for loading actuator PLC unit for machine control Moisture separator
Questions?