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RPI Pencil Sharpener Sophie Connor and Katy Mix Schoharie Central School SME Contest Presentation
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Pencil Sharpener
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Why Make This Product? Practical and widely used Variety of processes Says “RPI” Elegant and efficient design
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Overview of Processes Injection Molding Abrasive Waterjet Cutting CNC Machining Laser Cutting and Engraving Ultrasonic Welding Heat Treating
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Measurements (Basic) 5 ½” 1 ¼” 3” 2 ¾”
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Gear Bank Handle: Injection Molding Handle
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Gear Bank Handle Pin Handle Handle Pin: CNC Machining
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Gear Bank Handle Lever Handle Pin Handle Handle Lever: Abrasive Waterjet
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Gear Bank Handle Lever Handle Pin Shaft Handle Shaft: CNC Machining
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Gear Bank Handle Lever Handle Pin Shaft Planetary Gear (attached to blade) Blades Handle Blades and Attached Planetary Gear: CNC Machining Possible Heat Treating
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Gear Bank Handle Lever Handle Pin Large Gear Shaft Planetary Gear (attached to blade) Blades Handle Large Gear: Abrasive Waterjet
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Gear Bank CNC Machining shaft blades w/ planetary gear handle pin Abrasive Waterjet Cutting large gear handle lever Injection Molding handle Handle Lever Handle Pin Large Gear Shaft Planetary Gear (attached to blade) Blades Handle ½” Diameter ¾” Diameter 2” Length 3 ¾” 1 ½” Diameter ½” ¾” 2”
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Sand/Garnet Base Base Cover 3” 1” Sand Injection Molding base Laser Cutting cover Ultrasonic Welding connect cover and base Filled with sand or recycled garnet from waterjet machine.
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Drawer Injection Molded 2 ¾” 1 ¼”
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Case 1 ½” 3”
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Cost MaterialAmount NeededCost/lbTotal Cost Aluminum110 lbs$5$550 Steel100 lbs$1.50$150 Large Molds2$500$1000 Small Molds3$250$750 Sand (Optional)200 lbs$0.07$15 PlasticDonated$0 Cost/Unit$6.00 Total $2500
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