Project Summary | Project Information |
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An upcycled bottle chip melter is a device that melts high-density polyethylene (HDPE) chips from recycled bottles and converts the chips into a new shape. The current melter has several undesired attributes including inconsistent distribution of heat, and issues with mold alignment and quality. The goal is to modify the current prototype to produce 6” x 6” plastic sheets from the chips for new products, while being ergonomically safe and small scale. The resulting design and prototype must be able to be run by a small business with low startup costs. With the success of this project will come a user friendly, cost effective, and eco-friendly device that will create a cleaner environment and stimulation of the local economy in El Sauce, Nicaragua. An updated project description is available here: Project Readiness Package
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Team Members

From left to right: John Ackerman, Nicklaus Dahl, Deryck Velasquez, Shannon Lamasko, Rachel Becker, Josephine Keenan
Member | Role | Contact |
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John Ackerman | Lead Mechanical Engineer | jxa6346@rit.edu |
Rachel Becker | Project Manager | reb4128@rit.edu |
Nicklaus Dahl | Lead Electrical Engineer | nxd6495@rit.edu |
Josephine Keenan | Edge Lead | jxk6533@rit.edu |
Shannon Lamasko | Communicator | sxl3488@rit.edu |
Deryck Velasquez | Facilitator/Purchasing Lead | dxv5731@rit.edu |
Work Breakdown: By Phase
MSD I & II | MSD I | MSD II |
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Integrated System Build & Test Customer Handoff & Final Project Documentation (Verification & Validation) |
Work Breakdown: By Topic
Project Management | Design Tools | Design Documentation | Implementation | Validation | Presentation & Dissemination |
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Acknowledgements
We would like to thank:- Harold Paschal, Project Guide
- Sarah Brownell, Faculty Champion
- Sally Kuehl, 4 Walls Project
- Bonnie Yannie, 4 Walls Project
- Gary Hodenius, MSD Machinist