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Paddle Maker Design and Material Optimization

The Paddle Maker Design and Optimization Team, led by Jorge Ramon Mesa and Nestor Vega Orena under Dr. Tosunoglu's guidance, addresses the rapid wear of paddles in a Drag-a-Flight Conveyor, which impacts operational delays, costs, and customer satisfaction. The solution involves creating a machine to produce these paddles using superior materials, featuring a robotic platform with a water jet. The design goals prioritize efficiency with a one-minute cycle time, combined drilling capabilities, and high-quality finishes. Ongoing material testing and optimization are vital to ensure the success of this project.

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Paddle Maker Design and Material Optimization

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  1. Paddle Maker Design and Material Optimization Team #11 Jorge Ramon Mesa Nestor Vega Orena Danoa Advisor: Dr. Tosunoglu

  2. Problem Statement Old vs New • Paddles in a “Drag-a-Flight Conveyor” wear relatively fast (About 250 hours) • Delay operation • Increase cost • Affect customer satisfaction • Ordering them from supplier takes time and results expensive due to freight

  3. Solution to Problem • Build a machine that will produce these paddles • Paddle description • 37 - ¼” × ½” × 1 - ¾” • Seven holes of 7/16” 3/8, Corner angle • Evaluate material being used • Select a superior material • Test prototype paddles

  4. Conceptual Designs • Robotic platform equipped with a water jet • Low temperature • Relatively expensive • Laser cutters • High quality finish • Low maintenance • Expensive • Simple mechanical system

  5. Proposed Machine Design’s Goals • Simple mechanism equipped with electrical controls • No longer than one minute cycle • Seven drill bit will operate simultaneously • Circular saw will cut raw material to desire width • Round corner router will cut corner angle

  6. Proposed Machine Design Mechanism and Table Main Mechanism Exploded View

  7. Material Study

  8. Conclusions • The first stages of design and constructions are already on the way • Searching for a new material • Testing and Optimization of both the paddle material and the paddle maker are an ongoing process Questions ?

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