Week 23 Progress (2017-4-12)

On Friday, 4/7, Winter and Kevin went to the ME computer lab to progress on the wooden model. We designed a rough model of what currently exists for the wooden parts, then designed two clamps that will be used to connect the interlocking column to the wooden structural part, because that area cannot be bolted or welded. The model is shown in the following picture:

Winter emailed the clamp files to Professor Youssefi for 3D printing, but she is still waiting on a response from him.

Next, Claude gave the completed wooden interlocking column to Winter, so it can be attached when the clamps are finished. He also completed the wooden parts for his model, and is currently trying to refine the simplified guide way for it.

Finally, we've gotten a response from Andries containing the blueprints we've been waiting three months for! After signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (meaning there won't be specifics on this blog regarding those models in the future), we will be set to fabricate. Kathlyn has already contacted Vander-Bend and we are still looking at a fabrication time estimate of three weeks for completion.