P15503: Electrophotographic Cascade Development Apparatus
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Project Background:

Researchers in RIT’s PRISM lab would like to add to the set of materials available in today’s 3D printers. The purpose of this project is to develop a device that will test the electrostatic transfer properties of different types of granular materials and evaluate their suitability for use in a 3D printing device. This type of testing apparatus is called an Electrophotographic Cascade Development Apparatus (ECDA).

Problem Statement:

The customer would like to see a design that allows for a highly automated testing procedure. The ECDA must be capable of controlling particle flow rate, keeping particles contained within the apparatus, and utilizing a voltage differential to draw charged particles to a charged plate. It must also allow for easy viewing of test results and easy cleaning.

Our Project:

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Project Name
Electrophotographic Cascade Development Apparatus
Project Number
P15503
Project Family
Printing and Imaging Systems
Start Term
2151
End Term
2152
Faculty Guide
Sarah Brownell, sabeie@rit.edu
Primary Customers
Dr. Marcos Esterman, mxeeie@rit.edu
Dr. Shu Chang, sxcppr@rit.edu
Sponsors (financial support)
Dr. Marcos Esterman, mxeeie@rit.edu
Dr. Shu Chang, sxcppr@rit.edu

Team Members

From left: Dalton Mead, Bridget Kearney, Zachary Foggetti, Ruishi Shen, Thomas Wossner

From left: Dalton Mead, Bridget Kearney, Zachary Foggetti, Ruishi Shen, Thomas Wossner

Member Role Contact
Dalton Mead Co-Project Manager
Mechanical Engineer 		sdm4959@rit.edu
Ruishi Shen Co-Project Manager
Industrial and Systems Engineer 		rxs7824@rit.edu
Zachary Foggetti Mechanical Engineer zcf6141@rit.edu
Bridget Kearney Electrical Engineer bek5907@rit.edu
Michael Warren* Mechanical Engineer maw4734@rit.edu
Thomas Wossner Mechanical Engineer taw1556@rit.edu

*MSD I only

Table of Contents

MSD I & II MSD I MSD II

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Planning & Execution

Problem Definition

Systems Design

Detailed Design

Build, Test, Document

Publications & Presentations

Acknowledgements

Our team would like to thank the following individuals who, in addition to our guide, Sarah Brownell, and our customers, Marcos Esterman and Shu Chang, provided technical expertise throughout the course of our project:

Planning & Execution | Problem Definition | Systems Design | Detailed Design | Build, Test, Document | Publications & Presentations | Photo Gallery