DRI: Aidan Lehal Salman Rasheed
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Project Requirements
There exists a need to design a base that supports the aluminum sheet metal mold and it’s ribs.
Criteria:
Base needs to be sturdy
Ribs need to be (perfectly) parallel to each other, and perpendicular to the base in order to ensure curvature accuracy
Limit cost/try to use material already in the bay
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The tubes (grey circular) will be welded together using a jig, and the ribs (Orange) will be welded with the same jig.
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Welding Jig
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Welding jig supporting horizontal pipe while aligning rib at designated location.
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Welding Jig supporting two tubes to create a T joint or corner once welded
MDF Mold:
Made out of MDF, slots for ribs to be placed, with hardstops at the front and back to prevent movement.
MDF does not require welding
MDF base can be reused by removing the ribs from the slots and replacing them with new ones (that fit a different panel)
MDF will have to be purchased
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