Heating element to heat rim to approx.

600℉

Track to move cups from one

subcomponent to the next.

Linear actuator for control upward motion of cup.

Cup holder with bottom punch to

prevent rotation of the cup during

punching process.

Piston to provide downward motion of

punch

Servo motor to rotate punch.

The framework will be designed for the heat punch and vacuum system concurrently to ensure compatibility of parts and product efficiency.

Spline shaft from Musumi to transfer

rotation while allowing linear translation.

Inner spring to control position of cup holder and

apply force to heating element. Outer spring to absorb force of punch.

Cup holder to be machined in shop

or rapid prototyped.

Tubular heating element, will be much cheaper than original choice of a custom

cast heating element.

Punch element with small spikes to ensure the foil

enters the cup evenly, and to force the foil to rotate

with the punch