Integrated System Build & Test with Customer Demo

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Team Vision for System Level Demo with Customer

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

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

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.

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.

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