Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001
Title: Wheelchair Pressure Measurement
Description: A system will be designed and built to measure the pressure on a wheelchair seat pad over time, and log these values to a file. The data will be used to design a system that will apply and release pressure.
Deliverable(s): A working system, a web based report on the system, an engineering report that describes the device and draws conclussions from the data for the company.
Description: A conveyor system that was designed and build for EGR 409/367 will have controls added so that it may be controlled from a PLC. This will include the use of a diverter that may be used to sort packages based on size.
Deliverable(s): A working system, and a web based report.
Name(s): R. Clark, S. Dohm, A. Dyer, S. Steinke, R. Valenzuela
Title: ASME Design Competition
Description: An entry will be developed for the ASME 2002 Student Design Competition. This will be developed within the given rules, and be working at the completion of the course
Deliverable(s): A working project entry and a web based report.
Title: Control of a Heat Stake Machine
Description: Controls for a heat stake machine will be designed and built for a local company. This will involve the design of all electrical components, working with trades to get electrical and mechanical ork done, and final programming of the machine.
Deliverable(s): A working machine, a web based report, and engineering documentation and a user manual for the company.
Title: PLC Control of Assembly Fixture
Description: An assembly fixture that will be used by a local company to assemble machine that will uses a number of slides, pins and other actuators to assemble a panel. This project will involve the design and construction/implementation of all wiring and programming.
Deliverable(s): A working fixture, engineering and maintenance documentation and a web based report.
Name(s): R. Gallatin, M. Jousma, B. Karabelski
Description: Equipment that was originally developed in EGR 409/367 will be refit and used to construct a small workcell. The task of the cell will be to handle cans and drill holes in them.
Deliverable(s): A working cell and a web based report.
Name(s): J. Grimshaw, P. Hupcik
Title: Upgrade of The Keytag Maker
Description: The keytag maker will be updated including refitting it with new sensors to detect the holes in the plastic strip, replacing the current servo control system with an Ultra 100 unit. The project will also consider the feasibility of changes to the keytag rounder.
Deliverable(s): An updated keytag maker and a web based report.
Name(s): M. Gutierez, C. Williams
Title: Redesign and Control of Sketching Device
Description: An existing device for doing simple sketches will be redesigned mechanically and electrically so that it may be controlled with a PLC. The final unit will use optical sensors so that it may be operated behind a window.
Deliverable(s): A working unit and a web based report.
Title: Retrofit of a Dumpster Testing Station
Description: An existing system is used by a local manufacturers to test dumpsters by filling them with a load, and then dumping the contents out repeatedly. The machine needs to be updated to meet new test standards. This will involve redesign of some of the mechanical and electrical systems. The program in the PLC will be updated to reflect the changes to the system.
Deliverable(s): A working machine, a web based report, engineering documentation and a users manual.
Title: Extrussion Monitoring Station
Description: A system will be designed and build for a company to monitor an extrusion station. This will monitor process variables (how?) and then display messages on a scrolling LED screen. The project will involve the design, partial wiring and programming of the system.
Deliverable(s): A working system, a web based report, engineering docuentation and a users manual.
Title: Control of Automatic Tool Changer
Description: A CNC machine tool has been fitted with an open architecture controller. This controller does not control the automatic tool changer. To get this functionality a PLC will be added to the system to control the tool changer. This will involve control of the magazine, and loading arm. The PLC will communicate with the CNC controller (via RS232?) to determine when a tool is to be changed.
Deliverable(s): A working tool changer, a web based report, a maintenance document and an engineering design report.
Title: Upgrade of Assembly Station
Description: An assembly station will be upgraded for a local company to include two new sensors, a manual switch and an updated program to ????.
Deliverable(s): A working syste, a web based report, engineering documentation and users manuals.