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ATLAS|LIFT Team 8

ATLAS|LIFT Team 8. Mark beckman Jon brock Erik van kampen Tyler wiers. The Team. Jon Brock Erik Van Kampen Mark Beckman Tyler Wiers. ME ChE ME ME. Project Description

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ATLAS|LIFT Team 8

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  1. ATLAS|LIFT Team 8 Mark beckman Jon brock Erik van kampen Tyler wiers

  2. The Team Jon Brock Erik Van Kampen Mark Beckman Tyler Wiers ME ChE ME ME

  3. Project Description • Design Norms • Design Process • Obstacles and Issues • Solutions • To Do List • Conclusion • Acknowledgements • Questions Outline

  4. Vertellus Specialties Inc. • Maker of Mouthwash and Gum Flavor • Improve Employee Safety • Manual to Automatic Lifting of Barrels • Less Strenuous • More Efficient • Design and Build a Machine to Lift and Pour Fiber Drums • Pour Powdered Chemicals into Reactors Project Background Project Description

  5. Transparency • Easy to Understand and Operate • Donated Parts are for Profit End User • Trust • Improved Employee Safety • Task Efficiency • Operation Safety Design Norms

  6. Decision Matrices • Research and Consult with Hydraulics Experts • FEA • Hydraulic Actuator: Linear v Rotary • Motor: Air v. Electric • Frame Material • Frame Geometry • Pour Angle, Loading Angle, Motor-Tank position Design Process Design Decisions

  7. 3D CAD ≠ Real Thing • Assumptions, double checking • Screw-ups • Hercules Parts Salvage • Design Changes • Budget Obstacles and Issues

  8. Solutions Simple Frame

  9. Solutions New Hydraulic Circuit Old System Upgraded System

  10. Solutions Salvaged Parts Hydraulic Cylinder Hydraulic Pump Explosion Proof Electric Motor Electrical Housing Transformer Electrical Box

  11. Solutions Prototype

  12. Manual Control Valve • Bi-directional Hydraulic Operation • (No) Electrical Shut-Off Switch • Mobility Solutions

  13. Minor Welds • Hook for Electrical Cord • Stop Guards • Paint To Do List

  14. Goals • Budget • Functionality • Safety • What We Learned • Teamwork • Hazardous Environment • Metalwork • Client, Supplier Relations • What We Would Do Different • Measure Twice Cut Once • Build Earlier • More Deadline Based Scheduling Conclusion

  15. Acknowledgements • Randy Ellenbaas, • Vertellus Specialties, Inc. • John Deurloo, • Custom Design Components • John Bekker, • Monarch Buker Hydraulics • Dan Vander Heide, • Williams&Works • Professors Sykes and Nielsen • Phil Jasperse, • Calvin Metal Shop • Paul Pennock, • Calvin Physical Plant • Genzink Steel

  16. Questions

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