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Team Vision for System Level Demo with Customer
Team plan for this phase
- Build parframe structure and secure tank, motor, pump, and junction box on frame
- Build one complete nozzle fixture
- Run pump with oil for two hours
- Send oil lines to customer and install when they are ready
- Pneumatic air lines in chamber and functional
- Work on technical paper and poster so as not to leave it all until the very end
Team Accomplishments for this phase
- Built parframe and got tank and junction box secured on structure
- Ran pump for two hours without problems
- Built CF680 complete nozzle fixture
- Successfully tested solenoids
- PLC/HMI now fully functional
- CF34 and GP7200 currently being made, no longer making other two fixtures but will provide drawings to customer
- Checked that chamber can hold all components
- Technical paper and poster each at least 75% complete
Test Results Summary
Risk and Problem Tracking
- Major Problems:
- Parker parts coming in incorrectly, catalog was wrong. Long lead times associated. Future solution: buy single parts in the design phases to make sure they fit together
- Broken screw when wheeling the chamber back to our floor. Solution: remove caster and replace the part.
- Major Risks:
- Oil lines not getting made correctly. Solution: get on the phone with Cory and explain what we need.
Functional Demo Materials
- Oil circulation test done previously -successful
- Present entire HMI and control system test
Bill of Materials
- Currently at 85.4% of increased budget of $12000
- Indentured BOM
Plans for Next Phase
- Build CF34 and GP7200 nozzle fixtures
- Build complete system
- Integrate all systems and run complete cycle
- Complete Technical Paper
- Create video to show at Imagine RIT
- Complete project poster
- Write user manual
- Create process sheets for manufactured parts
- Weekly plan for next phase
Team Meetings
- As with the previous phase, team will continue to meet from 5pm-6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete machining and at 8pm Wednesdays to complete assembly work.
Lessons Learned
- When parts or assemblies come in, check immediately to make sure they are the correct size and specifications. Vendors can make mistakes too
- Some parts may be faster and more guaranteed to work if we manufacture them ourselves
- If time and budget allows, purchase test parts early to test that they will work prior to finalizing design and purchasing large quantities
- Never assume that something will work on the first try or that parts will arrive correct, always plan time to fix problems
- Avoid looking for input from too many different people, better to focus on just the customer's opinion
- Follow up on orders that haven't arrived on time to catch problems as soon as possible
- Be careful to rely on anyone outside of the team/project, if they aren't responsible for the project it won't be as big of a priority to them
- When stress is high, find small things to celebrate as a team to keep up motivation
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