1. Zack Burchman Travis Gang Dana Geer Matt Seekins Faculty Advisor: Mike Rosen GMCR Contacts: Wade Hodge Paul Comey Jason King

2.  Parts Ordered/Specified: Hot plate for testing PLC (control system) Vacuum parts Various heat punch parts  Testing: Determination of time required to re-liquefy foil weld Approximation of rotation required to remove plastic attachments

3.  Heat/Punch Wait for parts Order remaining parts Assemble and Test  Vacuum Fabricate custom mounting brackets Assemble components  Design Frame and Fabricate  Integration of PLC to components  Determine range of temperatures to liquefy foil weld

5.  Spline shaft and nut From Misumi part numbers: TSPRW15- 80-F25-V12-S0-Q8- BV10 and TSPHC15 Connection between shaft, piston, and motor  Piston From Bimba, double acting double end rod part number: C-042.5- DXDEVEE8

6.  Tubular heating element Custom specs from Watlow Deciding on bend configuration Deal with heat transfer issues with frame  Motor From Automation Direct part number: STP-MTR-34066

7.  Linear Actuator with built in controller From Intelligent Actuator Inc. part number: ERC2-RGS6C Compatibility with PLC  Steel stock as needed  All remaining connectors

8. Grounds & Foil

9. How Will This Run?  All processes will be run using the ®DirectLogic 06 Programmable Logic Controller Goal is to have each part function on a synchronous schedule  Due to time constraints, this may be simplified to a step-by- step “Press and Go” method This unit is highly expandable  16 DC Sinking/Sourcing Outputs (6-27 VDC, 0.5 A – 1.0 A)  High Speed Pulse Output (ex. to control stepper motor) Programmable using ®DirectSOFT 5 Software Runs off 90-240 VAC  My task will be to become familiar with programming and configuring the PLC. Need to “trigger” all moving subassemblies of our machine

10. Control System Breakdown