Corner Rounder Capstone Team

Overview  Mission Statement  Project Plan  PDS Summary  Internal Search  Design Evaluation and Selection  Conclusion  Questions Scout Books

Mission Statement The Corner Rounder Capstone Group will develop and produce a device that will complete the final step in production for Pinball Publishing’s Scout Book. The device will exceed the output of the equipment currently being used, improve scrap disposal, allow adjustment for various sizes of books, automate the cutting process, meet safety regulations, and stay within budget. The device will be delivered June The Mission

Project Plan  Recent set-back  Current status  Upcoming dates 3/9 (concept selection and final review) 3/28 (detailed design)

PDS Summary  Capacity >2000 books/hour (1 book/1.8 seconds)  Labor Cost Requires only 1 person  Accuracy <1/64 inch  Safety Complies with safety codes and standards  Adjustability 3”x5” and 5”x7”  Cost  Complexity/Ease of Manufacturability  Reliability  At least semi-automated

Functional Decomposition Semi-Automatic Corner Rounder Insert Book Manually Align Book Guides Clamp Book Cut Book Individual Dies Off-the-shelfCustomKnives Die Cutter Blades Power Electric Power HydraulicPneumatic Dispose of Scraps BrushVaccuumEnclosure Deflection Device Remove Book Manually

Concept Evaluation and Selection  Power Source: Decision Matrix Linear ActuatorElectric Motor w/ WeightCriteria Linear Electric Motor Electro- MechanicalPneumatic Cam, Crank, Linkage, etc. 3Force1554 3Speed2454 3Cost4134 3Maintenance5543 1Off shelf5553 2Complexity

Concept Evaluation  Alignment Mechanisms Guides Connected to cutting dies ○ Only one adjustment Adjustment ○ Threaded rod w/ knob ○ Shafts to keep square ○ Locking mechanism

Concept Evaluation  Disposal System Vacuum Brushes Deflection devices Enclosures

Conclusion  Semi-automated device  Commercially available cutting die  Pneumatic actuator  Finish concept selection for: Alignment Mechanism Disposal System

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