MARK BECKMAN JON BROCK ERIK VAN KAMPEN TYLER WIERS ATLAS|LIFT Team 8
The Team Jon Brock Erik Van Kampen Mark Beckman Tyler Wiers
OUTLINE Project Description Design Norms Design Process Obstacles Accomplishments Updated Design Questions
Project Background Project Description Vertellus Specialties Inc. Maker of Mouthwash and Gum Flavor Improve Employee Safety Manual to Automatic Lifting of Barrels Less Strenuous More Efficient Design a Machine to Lift and Pour Fiber Drums Pour Powdered Chemicals into Reactors
Design Norms Transparency Easy to Understand and Operate Donated Parts are for Profit End User Trust Improved Employee Safety Task Efficiency Operation Safety
Design Process Iterative Frame Design to Optimize for Strength and Weight Research and Consult with Hydraulics Experts
Obstacles Overcome Explosion Proof Electrical System Mystery Machine Change in Consultants Minimize Cost Future Frame Construction Electrical System
Accomplishments Acquired Obsolete Machine Made Machine Operational Designed and Tested Several Models on the Computer Designed Hydraulic System Current SystemUpgraded System
Updated Design Simple Tilting Frame Salvaged Hydraulic Cylinder, Pump, Motor, Electrical System Bidirectional Hydraulic Upgrade Manual Directional Valve Over-center Valve
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