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Marble Delivery System Lab

Marble Delivery System Lab. ENGR 1181 Lab #1. Build a tower, build a team. Effective teamwork is the basis for team success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_yKBitO8M. Today's Learning Objectives. After today's class:

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Marble Delivery System Lab

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  1. Marble Delivery System Lab ENGR 1181 Lab #1

  2. Build a tower, build a team • Effective teamwork is the basis for team success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_yKBitO8M

  3. Today's Learning Objectives After today's class: • Students should gain a cursory knowledge of the design process and have the initial experience of working in assigned teams. • Students should be able to design and build a mechanical machine or structure that delivers up to 10 marbles from a tabletop to a receiving target.

  4. Lab Setup The picture below shows the table setup. You will have a K’nex set, and a cup with 10 marbles The above picture shows the testing table, the start line, and the bucket at the end of the table.

  5. Schedule of Events Lab Intro + Questions 5 min Design and Construct 35 min RUN #1 10 min Design Modifications 10 min RUN #2 10 min CLEANUP/Wrap-up 10 min When your team is called you have 1 minute to start the run.

  6. Scoring

  7. Today’s Assignment At the end of class: • Disassemble the vehicle • Organize the kit • Get checked-out by a TA or Instructor

  8. Helpful Hints • Be aware of the time left in class • There will only be two opportunities to make runs • The first run will conclude after 50 minutes • Your second run will be on a first-come first-served basis

  9. Important Takeaways • Teamwork is imperative for success in industry and must be cultivated early • Teamwork, when done effectively allows for knowledge sharing and peer support • It is important to maintain a positive attitude and contribute meaningfully to the team

  10. Preview of Next Lab The next lab involves various aspects of the manufacturing process. The learning objectives are: • Gain an appreciation for the importance of engineering in manufacturing processes • Enhance the manufacturing process of Mr. Potato Heads by utilizing the core, fundamental principles of Lean (eliminating waste) and Sigma (reducing variation in the product) • Explain the difference between PUSH and PULL systems on the assembly line

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