1. Jackson Brumbaugh
Jason Kanowitz
Brandon Murray

2. Background

3. Project Purpose Make cutting tile easier for workers
Reduce required time
Cleaner cuts
Include method of cutting curves and holes
Improve safety

4. Functional Requirements
Capable of cutting various types of tile
Ceramic
Porcelain
Granite
Marble
Allows user to input desired cut
Automatically cuts tile
Removes dust

5. Physical Requirements
lbs
120VAC
2ft x 3ft footprint
1-2 gallon water tank
Enclosed work space

6. Performance Requirements
Perform cuts to within 1/16 in tolerance
Complete cut in 45 seconds on average
Remove 90% of dust

7. Safety Requirements Enclosed work space Operates only when closed
Emergency stop button
Eyewear protection messages
Isolation between water & electrical systems

8. Marketing SWOT Analysis Strength Weakness Opportunities Threat
Can cut curves and holes
Product enhancement
Faster cutting time
Weakness
Small niche market
Inexperience with CNC systems
Limited exposure to tile cutting process
Opportunities
Manual cutters unable to cut curves / holes
Currently no similar product
Threat
Consumers may be reluctant to try new product
Other companies may develop similar product in future

9. Target Market Nationally- 251,773 home builder businesses
64,351 tile installer businesses
Mohawk Industries, Home Builders Association, National Contractors Tile Association
Construction workers around 40 years of age
Product Relevance
Customize tile cutting to fit better, can make holes, better quality cut, fits around anything round, expands on architectural designs
Fast, clean, portable, cost effective, better fit
Market to all tile installers and at least 10% of home builders

10. Surveys In the process of writing a preliminary and a concept survey.
Preliminary is the test survey
Concept looks for early points of product weakness and market failure that can be fixed pre-launch
Letters will go out to each business or association on my list asking for their time. They would have the option to take a survey online or by paper.
One issue that we have is the timing for when it will go out and come back.
Businessmen are not interested in surveys during the holidays.

11. Design Concept Input dimensions to program
Program will control cutting process
Overhead cutter on gantry robot
3 axis range of motion
Stationary tile
Water used to minimize dust
& act as coolant

12. Project Objectives Research cutting methods & necessary components
Design mechanical & electrical systems
Develop program for interaction
Draft and submit Bill of Materials
Construct prototype
Test the prototype
Develop product & sell it