Paddle Maker Design and Material Optimization

Paddle Maker Design and Material Optimization Team #11 Jorge Ramon Mesa Nestor Vega Orena Danoa Advisor: Dr. Tosunoglu

Problem Statement Old vs New • Paddles in a “Drag-a-Flight Conveyor” wear relatively fast (About 250 hours) • Delay operation • Increase cost • Affect customer satisfaction • Ordering them from supplier takes time and results expensive due to freight

Solution to Problem • Build a machine that will produce these paddles • Paddle description • 37 - ¼” × ½” × 1 - ¾” • Seven holes of 7/16” 3/8, Corner angle • Evaluate material being used • Select a superior material • Test prototype paddles

Conceptual Designs • Robotic platform equipped with a water jet • Low temperature • Relatively expensive • Laser cutters • High quality finish • Low maintenance • Expensive • Simple mechanical system

Proposed Machine Design’s Goals • Simple mechanism equipped with electrical controls • No longer than one minute cycle • Seven drill bit will operate simultaneously • Circular saw will cut raw material to desire width • Round corner router will cut corner angle

Proposed Machine Design Mechanism and Table Main Mechanism Exploded View

Material Study

Conclusions • The first stages of design and constructions are already on the way • Searching for a new material • Testing and Optimization of both the paddle material and the paddle maker are an ongoing process Questions ?

Paddle Maker Design and Material Optimization