MARK BECKMAN JON BROCK ERIK VAN KAMPEN TYLER WIERS ATLAS|LIFT Team 8
The Team Jon Brock Erik Van Kampen Mark Beckman Tyler Wiers ME ChE ME ME
Outline Project Description Design Norms Design Process Obstacles and Issues Solutions To Do List Conclusion Acknowledgements 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 and Build 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 Decision Matrices Research and Consult with Hydraulics Experts FEA Hydraulic Actuator: Linear v Rotary Motor: Air v. Electric Frame Material Frame Geometry Pour Angle, Loading Angle, Motor-Tank position Design Decisions
Obstacles and Issues 3D CAD ≠ Real Thing Assumptions, double checking Screw-ups Hercules Parts Salvage Design Changes Budget
Solutions Simple Frame
Solutions New Hydraulic Circuit Old System Upgraded System
Solutions Salvaged Parts Explosion Proof Electric Motor Transformer Electrical Box Electrical Housing Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Cylinder
Solutions Prototype
Solutions Manual Control Valve Bi-directional Hydraulic Operation (No) Electrical Shut-Off Switch Mobility
To Do List Minor Welds Hook for Electrical Cord Stop Guards Paint
Conclusion Goals Budget Functionality Safety What We Learned Teamwork Hazardous Environment Metalwork Client, Supplier Relations What We Would Do Different Measure Twice Cut Once Build Earlier More Deadline Based Scheduling
Acknowledgements Randy Ellenbaas, Vertellus Specialties, Inc. John Deurloo, Custom Design Components John Bekker, Monarch Buker Hydraulics Dan Vander Heide, Williams&Works Professors Sykes and Nielsen Phil Jasperse, Calvin Metal Shop Paul Pennock, Calvin Physical Plant Genzink Steel
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