Advanced Surfaces Design TeamAdvanced Surfaces Design TeamUIT Automation ProjectUIT Automation Project

Team Members:Team Members:

Tom PetersonTom Peterson

Pete NollPete Noll

Chris SealeChris Seale

Bryce BakerBryce Baker

Faculty Advisor:Faculty Advisor:

Dr. WernDr. Wern

Industry Sponsor:Industry Sponsor:

Advanced Surfaces and Processes, Inc. Advanced Surfaces and Processes, Inc.

Project Background:Project Background:

Electro-Spark DepositionElectro-Spark Deposition

Ultrasonic Impact TreatmentUltrasonic Impact Treatment

Primary customer needs for this project:Primary customer needs for this project:

Automate the use of the existing UIT gunAutomate the use of the existing UIT gun Perform UIT on a minimum 2 inch square flat surfacePerform UIT on a minimum 2 inch square flat surface Provide oxidation/debris removal during UIT operationProvide oxidation/debris removal during UIT operation Solution should be cost effectiveSolution should be cost effective Automation to be more consistent, accurate and safer Automation to be more consistent, accurate and safer

than when done by handthan when done by hand

Main Design Targets:Main Design Targets:

Automate existing handheld UIT applicationAutomate existing handheld UIT application Ability to treat minimum 2 inch square flat Ability to treat minimum 2 inch square flat

specimen areaspecimen area Ability to provide an impact force to the work Ability to provide an impact force to the work

surface that is adjustable from 0 – 15 lbssurface that is adjustable from 0 – 15 lbs Adjustable feed rate in the X and Y directions Adjustable feed rate in the X and Y directions Ability to treat specimens of different thicknessesAbility to treat specimens of different thicknesses Ability to treat various specimen shapesAbility to treat various specimen shapes Total cost less than $1000Total cost less than $1000 Combined weight less than 1500 lbsCombined weight less than 1500 lbs

Alternative Solutions:Alternative Solutions:

Possible automation solutions:Possible automation solutions: Robotic ArmRobotic Arm Modular Servo RacksModular Servo Racks

Design Solution:Design Solution:XY TableXY Table

Pneumatically actuated UIT gunPneumatically actuated UIT gun

XY Table positions specimenXY Table positions specimen

Fully adjustable mounting capabilitiesFully adjustable mounting capabilities

Integrated with ESD coating processIntegrated with ESD coating process

Gas shielding apparatusGas shielding apparatus

Adaptable for future optimizationAdaptable for future optimization

Pneumatics and OperationPneumatics and Operation

Analysis/TestingAnalysis/Testing

ResultsResults

UIT With Gas ShieldingUIT With Gas Shielding

Our Thanks To:Our Thanks To:

Sean O’ConnellSean O’Connell

John KelleyJohn Kelley

Bob TurpinBob Turpin

Dan DanksDan Danks

Dr. WoodDr. Wood

Dr. WernDr. Wern