Reusable Casting Apparatus for Custom Orthotics Group Members: Ryan Cook, Keegan Compton, Michelle Lowe, Michelle Sauer Advisors: Matt Moore - Sole Supports Inc. Dr. Paul King - Vanderbilt University

Problem Sole Supports Inc. pays over $500,000 annually to ship foam casting boxes to their clients Foam casting box is not reusable and poses a threat to the environment

Previous Work 2006 Vanderbilt Senior Design Project –Low Cost Scanner Sole Supports Inc. has tried other materials and casting techniques –Want fresh eyes to look at the problem

Project Objectives Find a Reusable Material –Maintain Sole Supports Inc. Casting Method –Cost Effective –Environmentally Friendly –Easily returns to original shape

Potential Solutions Mud-like substances Modeling Clay Play-Doh Pinart 3-D Impressions Gels (ceramic powders and solvents) Mattress Material (Memory Foam) Temperature Dependent Materials

Completed Work Met with Matt Moore at Sole Supports Inc. Toured Sole Supports Inc. Received instruction in Sole Supports Inc. casting techniques Learned limitations of current casting process Established goals for project NCIIA proposal

Current Work Learning More About the Project –Design Specifications –Limitations –Previous Work Developing Website Brainstorming Ideas

Future Work Research Material Properties Begin Narrowing Down Potential Solutions Purchase Materials