Group #16 Equipment Design: Pultrusion Machine
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Group #16Equipment Design: Pultrusion Machine
Team Members
•Benji Parks
• Brent Langille
• Kurtis Gillis
• Mark MacIsaac
• Matt Swinkels
Supervisors
•Dr. A. Kalamkarov
• Dr. A. Georgiades
Client
Smart Materials Lab
Dalhousie University
Pultrusion Process
Smart Materials Pultrusion Machine
Formation of the Rod
Resin Bath
Reduce the Complications Associated with Current method
A Mechanical Means of Raising and Lowering the Bath
The Problem
The Solution
Requirements
• Single Person Operation
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Simple
• Detachable
• Fit Existing Machine
• Inexpensive Materials
Final Bath Design
• Arms
- Steel
- Parallel
- Equal Length
- Offset
• Bath / Tray
- Sheet Metal
Actual picture
Final Bath Design
Final Bath Design
• Arms
- Steel Flat Bar
- Parallel
- Equal Length
- Offset
• Bath / Tray
- Sheet Metal
Actual picture
The Bath Movie
Cut-Off Saw
Design a Saw to Cut the Rods Without Stopping the Pultrusion Machine
A Translating Cut-off saw
The Problem
The Solution
Requirements
• Single Person Operation
• Robust
• Simple
• Fit Existing Machine
• Inexpensive
• Safety
Final Saw Design
- Clamp onto Rod
- Translate with Rod
- Cut Rod
- Release Rod
- Return Actual Pic
Method
The Clamp
Solid edge picture
Actual Picture
Sliding Track
Solid edge picture
Actual Picture
The Spring
2
Actual Pictures
Problems Encountered
• Pretty Block
Cut Off Movie # 2
Sensor Saw
Design a Saw to Cut Through the Rod and Stop on Protective Rubber Sheath
Twin Bladed Saw
The Problem
The Solution
Requirements
• Cut Rod Without Cutting Sensor
• Safety
Pic of sensor
Sensor Saw Design
Picture of design
Obstacles to Overcome
• Determining the Interface Between the Rod and the Plastic Sheath
• Method of Cutting
• Rotating the Rod
Sensing the Interface
Charging the BladeElectrically Conductive Sheath
Twin Bladed Saw
Picture of brush on blade
Picture of Twin bladed saw
Method of Cutting
Radial Arm Vs Table Saw
Translation
Picture of design
Picture of Spring Set up
Linear Actuator
• Speed 0.001 to 20 inches / sec
• 2, 4, and 8 inch Strokes
• Bi-directional
Ultramotion Smart Bug
Method of Cutting
Radial Arm Vs Table Saw
Translation
Rod Rotation
Picture of the Chuck
The Chuck
Picture of Design
What Gobinda Thinks
Thumbs up from Gobinda Picture
Questions ?