1. Prototype Review November 20, 2006 Team Moondogs Chris Culver Rahul Kirtikar Elias Krauklis Christopher Sampson Michael Widerquist

2. Topics Prototype progress Prototype progress Prototype review Prototype review Plans for upcoming week Plans for upcoming week

3. Prototype Progress Picked up all hydraulic parts from McMaster- Carr Picked up all hydraulic parts from McMaster- Carr Master and Slave Cylinder Plunger Heads sent to machine shop for fabrication Master and Slave Cylinder Plunger Heads sent to machine shop for fabrication The outer container and lid has been assembled. Front panel has been left off to allow for attachment of hydraulic components. The outer container and lid has been assembled. Front panel has been left off to allow for attachment of hydraulic components.

4. Prototype Review Outer container constructed of 5/8” medium density fiberboard. Outer container constructed of 5/8” medium density fiberboard. Wood was cut using high speed circular saw with a wood blade. Wood was cut using high speed circular saw with a wood blade. Pieces were screwed and glued together. Pilot holes were pre-drilled and high strength wood glue was used. Pieces were screwed and glued together. Pilot holes were pre-drilled and high strength wood glue was used. Inner container from automatic compactor may be used, if not, will construct one of 5/8” MDF. Inner container from automatic compactor may be used, if not, will construct one of 5/8” MDF.

5. Prototype Review – Assembly

8. This Week Pickup fabricated parts from machine shop for hydraulic system Pickup fabricated parts from machine shop for hydraulic system Cut all hydraulic system components for fabrication, finish the compaction plate, and decide on inner container Cut all hydraulic system components for fabrication, finish the compaction plate, and decide on inner container Weld together components of hydraulic system Weld together components of hydraulic system Review alternatives in case of catastrophic failure of hydraulic system. Try PVC construction or purchase hydraulic jack Review alternatives in case of catastrophic failure of hydraulic system. Try PVC construction or purchase hydraulic jack If hydraulic system is successful and time permits, prototype may be completed this week If hydraulic system is successful and time permits, prototype may be completed this week Additional: Aesthetics… sanding, finishing, or paint? Additional: Aesthetics… sanding, finishing, or paint?