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Team Clean CutComposite Decking Blade

Sponsors:

Team Members:Brian NormanCraig DanielsVince MayerTed FlorenceWes Anderson

Advisor: Jay McCormack

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Background The Magnum

Shear™ cuts flooring material in a “dustless” manner.

It is lightweight and requires no electrical input.

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Introduction Objective:

• Create a test apparatus to measure load versus blade position

• Improve the quality of a cut edge produced by the Magnum Shear™

Motivation:• Expand target client base• Improve understanding of cutting

mechanics

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Force Analysis Apparatus Force as a function of position Test prototype blades Test various materials Re-locatable to Bullet Tools

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Sensor Package

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Circuit Diagram

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Lessons Learned Strain gages are not viable

• I-beam is too stiff Recommendations

• Customized load cell• SATEC or similar device

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Composite Decking Blade Reduce the blow out by 50%

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Crack Formation

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Double Blade: Origin Discovered by

conserving test material

Thin slices change crack propagation

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Double Blade: Cut SampleStock Magnum Shear™

Double Blade Cut

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Double Blade: Pros and Cons

Pros Reduces blowout

by over 50% Easily installed on

stock Magnum Shear™

Cons Greater force

required for cut Material between

blades is wasted

Future Improvements Lower Operator Force

• Longer Lead/More Clearance• Longer Handle• Thinner Blades

Discard Material• Easily ejected

Simple Add-On