Overview Foldable knives are a useful tool with a purpose in many settings, including both industrial and environmental applications as well as personal use. These knives are designed with two scales that are either riveted …
Spring 2021 – Update
Watertight 3D-Printed Electronics Enclosure Project Update
Project Overview The purpose of our design is to enclose electronic components on a dog cart (wheelchair) that will be exposed to the weather. Thus, it will need to be watertight. It was known that SLA printed parts are watertight but …
Project Update: Multi-Purpose Bicycle Maintenance Stand
Updated Design The updated design for our bicycle consists of two separate pieces. The main stand and a sliding component that slots into the top section of the stand. The sliding component allows for height …
Passive Phone Amplifier
I. Print Design A. Printed Part Description After several rounds of brainstorming, the team developed the model shown below in Figures 1 and 2. This design has three main features: a phone bed, amplification cones, …
Stress Relaxation Analysis of Ammonia-Free Natural Rubber
Progress Update Mixing The base NR blend was mixed under a set procedure in which the rubber was placed in the Brabender mixing machine for 8 minutes, followed by 2 minutes to mix in the TMTD, zinc oxide, and stearic acid, and 1 …
Functional Lock and Key – Update
First Print Trial For our first print trial, it was important to determine if the resolution of the printer would be sufficient for our small components, as well as understand the viability of 3D printing springs. In …
Tap Handle for Hidden Cave Cidery’s Tasting Room
By: Jack Fahy, Gunnar Maples, Evan Ogren Summary of Update This update covers the CAD files and printing parameters used. The progress on a numerical simulation of the mechanical properties of the parts is …
Rocket Fuel Mold
Project Update Changes In Scope In the project proposal, the molding material suggested was “Rigid” resin produced by Formlabs. However, the resin was changed from “Rigid” to “Clear” so there could be more transparency in …
Custom Hydrofoil
Project Overview As a reminder of our project, our team is working towards the end goal of manufacturing a hydrofoil using additive manufacturing methods. The hydrofoil is designed to be used in combination with a …
Tensile Strength Characterization of FFF printed parts Update
Initial Print Results The first step of the project was to manufacture sample prints and correct for any deviations and defects that may occur. The samples made at the MakerSpace were printed using Black PolyLactic …