Capstone Team 25

  Blog 7  March 23, 2024  For the week of March 9-March 23, the tasks allocated for that period can be found below. Task 1: Meet with the VP of engineering at Sulzer to get the purchasing document reviewed and approved Task 2: Choosing a trip sensor design iteration and moving on with the design and machining process  Task 3: Create a written Mannuel that encompasses operation procedures and safety precautions while operating the OST test fixture  Task 4: Start Machining the Bearing housing and purchase all the required materials.  Task 1 outlines securing approval from the VP of engineering at Sulzer, which is imperative for the project's progression to the next stage of the design process. However, this task has proven arduous due to the challenges posed by the VP's demanding schedule and a lapse in communication. The team has attempted to set various meetings, however, the team is unable to get into contact and establish a time to meet with the VP of engineering. Seeing how

For the week of February 4th-February 17th, the tasks allocated for that period can be found below.  Task 1: Re-do engineering drawings to add machining tolerances and datum  Task 2: Provide a Purchase document to Sulzer for review and approval for bearings and seals Task 3: Provide a calculation document to the Sulzer engineer to verify our research and findings  Task 4: Start machining the shaft diameter down to fit the deep grove ball bearing bore diameter concerning the tolerances  In Task 1, the team made unexpected changes to the engineering drawing initially submitted to Sulzer engineers. Following feedback on the bearing housing and shaft engineering drawing, it was noted that machining tolerances needed inclusion. The edited drawings, as illustrated in Figure 1-3, were subsequently submitted for Sulzer engineers' approval. Additionally, modifications were made to the bearing housing geometry to simplify the machining process. Once the revised drawings were submitted for ap

  Going into the winter break, the team had set a foundation for the Test fixture design and the components that needed to go in it. For December 11-February 3 rd   the tasks that were set can be found below. Milestone 3: Bearing Selection (11/24/2023-1/24/2024) ·        Conduct supplier relations to explore options within the budget  ·        Compare bearing options within budget from 3rd party suppliers  ·        Compare and select lubricating oil for bearings ·        Purchase bearings and oil from the selected vendor ·        Design-bearing housing  ·        Purchase a seal for the bearing housing    Create Prototype (1/25/2024-2/17/2024) ·        Machine Bearing housing and attach bearings to both ends of the test fixture  ·        Machine the shaft's nominal diameter   As Shown above, Milestone 3 was completed during December and January. The project's primary focus during that time was the bearing selection. During that process, the team conduct