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Group #16Equipment Design: Pultrusion Machine
Team Members
•Benji Parks
• Brent Langille
• Kurtis Gillis
• Mark MacIsaac
• Matt Swinkels
Supervisors
•Dr. A. Kalamkarov
• Dr. A. Georgiades
Client
Smart Materials Lab
Dalhousie University
Resin Bath
Reduce the Complications Associated with Current method
A Mechanical Means of Raising and Lowering the Bath
The Problem
The Solution
Requirements
• Single Person Operation
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Simple
• Detachable
• Fit Existing Machine
• Inexpensive Materials
Final Bath Design
• Arms
- Steel
- Parallel
- Equal Length
- Offset
• Bath / Tray
- Sheet Metal
Actual picture
Final Bath Design
• Arms
- Steel Flat Bar
- Parallel
- Equal Length
- Offset
• Bath / Tray
- Sheet Metal
Actual picture
Cut-Off Saw
Design a Saw to Cut the Rods Without Stopping the Pultrusion Machine
A Translating Cut-off saw
The Problem
The Solution
Requirements
• Single Person Operation
• Robust
• Simple
• Fit Existing Machine
• Inexpensive
• Safety
Final Saw Design
- Clamp onto Rod
- Translate with Rod
- Cut Rod
- Release Rod
- Return Actual Pic
Method
Sensor Saw
Design a Saw to Cut Through the Rod and Stop on Protective Rubber Sheath
Twin Bladed Saw
The Problem
The Solution
Obstacles to Overcome
• Determining the Interface Between the Rod and the Plastic Sheath
• Method of Cutting
• Rotating the Rod
Linear Actuator
• Speed 0.001 to 20 inches / sec
• 2, 4, and 8 inch Strokes
• Bi-directional
Ultramotion Smart Bug