ATLAS|LIFT Team 8
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Transcript of ATLAS|LIFT Team 8
MARK BECKMANJON BROCK
ERIK VAN KAMPENTYLER WIERS
ATLAS|LIFT Team 8
The Team
Jon Brock Erik Van Kampen Mark Beckman Tyler Wiers ME ChE ME ME
Outline
Project DescriptionDesign NormsDesign ProcessObstacles and IssuesSolutionsTo Do ListConclusionAcknowledgementsQuestions
Project Background
Project Description
Vertellus Specialties Inc. Maker of Mouthwash and Gum
FlavorImprove 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 MatricesResearch and Consult with
Hydraulics ExpertsFEA
Hydraulic Actuator: Linear v Rotary
Motor: Air v. ElectricFrame MaterialFrame 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
SolutionsSimple Frame
SolutionsNew Hydraulic Circuit
Old System Upgraded System
SolutionsSalvaged Parts
Explosion Proof Electric Motor
Transformer Electrical Box
Electrical Housing
Hydraulic Pump
Hydraulic Cylinder
SolutionsPrototype
Solutions
Manual Control Valve Bi-directional Hydraulic Operation
(No) Electrical Shut-Off Switch Mobility
To Do List
Minor WeldsHook for Electrical CordStop GuardsPaint
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
Questions