Progress Update: RIDFT

Group 27Daniel Escobedo Chelsea ArmbristerBrian LaTulip Divyesh BhaktaLuis Sura Joseph Gwaltney

Sponsor: Advisors: Dr. Okenwa Okoli Tarik Dickens

Dr. Nicholas Bembridge Dr. Peter N. Kalu

AgendaBackgroundIntroductionProblem StatementNeeds AssessmentProject Goals/SpecificationsMain Issues EncounteredPreconceived Automation ModelProgress Since DecemberCurrent Project StatusProject TimelineClosing ThoughtsQuestions

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BackgroundWhat is the Resin Infusion between Double

Flexible Tooling (RIDFT)?

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IntroductionHow does it work?

What is it used for?Polymeric Bound Composites

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Problem StatementCurrent RIDFT Process Issues:

Labor IntensiveTime ConsumingProcess Repeatability

Proposed Solutions:Semi-AutomationFiber Placement MethodologyProcess Streamlining

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Needs AssessmentDevelop/Implement methodology for:

Semi-Automated PlacementSafe Removal of the Top and Bottom Frames Accurate Fiber Placement

Design an Ergonomic Handling System

Minimize Operational Footprint

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Project Goals/SpecificationsPrimary Objectives

Reduce Overall Process DurationReduce and Enable Safe Manpower UtilizationReduce Operational Footprint

Secondary ObjectivesDesign and Implement a Method for Accurate Fiber and Mold

PlacementErgonomic Handling System

ConstraintsSingle Operator Utilization$3,000.00 - $5,000.00

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Main Issues EncounteredSafety

Components issues Links Gears Hydraulics

BudgetPrevious Estimated Cost≈ $13,000

New Budget ≈ $3,000 - $5,000

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Preconceived Automated Model

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Progress Since DecemberStaff Meeting (ME Staff)

Discussed issues with previous design

Staff Meeting (Advisor/Customer)Discussed:

Budget constraints Safety Issues End of Semester Goal

Reassessed Project Timeline10

Current Project StatusTerm Objective Shift

Previously: Design and PrototypeCurrently: Detailed Design

System ReassessmentSafetyCost“Workability” – ease of operationOperational Footprint

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Project Timeline

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Closing ThoughtsShift in Project Goals

Simply DesignNo Physical Working Model

Improve Upon Previous Years DesignIncrease System Stability/SafetyEase of UsePortable Semi-Automated System

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Questions?

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