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File:Roller.STL

2014-03-21T19:40:04Z

Alyssa Recinella:

File:Hopper.STL

2014-03-21T19:39:55Z

Alyssa Recinella:

Pelletizer Log

2014-03-21T19:39:47Z

Alyssa Recinella: /* March 21, 2014 */

[[Image:Pelletizer.png|right|thumb|400px|Pelletizer Mockup]]


= March 21, 2014 =
[[Media:Base.STL]]

[[Media:Bell.STL]]

[[Media:Die.STL]]

[[Media:Hopper.STL]]

[[Media:Roller.STL]]

= March 19, 2014 =

*Over spring break, a team member will work on assembling pieces together on Solidworks
*We have the rotor mount but it's not assembled yet
*Need to find/create the rotor
*After the rotor mount is assembled, we need to figure out how to connect it to the pelletizer
*Last step is assembling everything else
*Hoping that we'll have it assembled by the end of April at the latest
*Due to midterms, not a lot got done (sadly)

*After Assembly:
*:'''Biggest questions we have so far:
::*Is there a heat source for the die?
::*The machine gets really hot. Where is this heat coming from?
::*Is the friction going to slow things down?
::*Should we worry about the thermal coefficient of expansion?
:::*Especially with our material selection
::*Lubrication?

= February 26, 2014=

*Spoke about design
*Currently, have working Solidworks files of the following:
:*roller, the hopper, die, and base

*Next steps:
:*Connecting the pelletizer on the rotor
:*After designing, we'll working on virtual assembly
:*Will talk this week with Professor Leipold for advice on design and materials

= February 19, 2014 =

*'''Time Table for the next few weeks
:*All Basic CAD parts excluding rotor and mount
:*Start designing rotor and mount
:*Start assemblies and tweak designs
:*Assembly Completion

*We currently have a drawing for the die, the hopper and the roller

*Next is the base
:*''Will be a little difficult, weird geometry

*Rotor is done in Sketch Up, needs to be formed in CAD
:*'''By the end of next week, we should have basic CAD parts

*In 2 weeks, basic assembly?

=February 12, 2014=

*Questions for Marcin
:*Rotating Mechanism: is it the die? The bell? Everything? What is moving?

~Critical Dimensions for die etc.
*Meeting with Marcin
:*'''Rotating Mechanism

-The only thing being driven is the die

'''Dimensions

-All he has is what is on the pictures right now

-All the development ones are pretty much shown

'''Clarity

-Design a mount for the rotor

-Rotating the die

-Hopper for pelletizer

-Attach the rotor to some sort of stand

''*Same type of set up seen in the trench digger

'''We found a faculty advisor!

* Professor Leipold
:*''Joe will meet with her on Thursdays for updates
:*''As we get more serious, she’ll be meeting with us for more guidance

*'''Evolve Log'''
:*Opensourceecology.org Wiki
:* Track ALL progress

'''What's Next?

-We can start developing Solidworks drawings

''*We have the drawings but we’ll have to remake the files on Solidworks

-We’ll hopefully be able to move ahead with a rough sketch of what we’re looking to do

-Joseph will meet with Leipold tomorrow and talk about our progress

-Rotor- CNC cut plates with notches so everything fit together nicely

-See wiki for details

-Update page tonight, get a quick sketch up, material selection

''*Meeting without Marcin

'''First Steps:

'''Goal:''' Dimension entire contraption based off of roller [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Roller_Die_Parts_Diagram]

* Find a roller that is compatible
:*'''Roller:
:::is approx. 7 inches wheel to wheel[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/309/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc],
:::shaft sticks out 1-1/2" on either side[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30a/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc].
:::''wheels are about 4" in diameter [https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30b/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc]
:'''Total, roller is just under 10"

-The team will meet in the lab at 3:15 PM tomorrow, Thursday, and start to design CAD models

[[Category:Product Logs]][[Category:Pelletizer]][[Category:GVCS]]

File:Bell.STL

2014-03-21T19:39:16Z

Alyssa Recinella:

File:Base.STL

2014-03-21T19:39:05Z

Alyssa Recinella:

Pelletizer Log

2014-03-21T19:38:55Z

Alyssa Recinella: /* March 21, 2014 */

[[Image:Pelletizer.png|right|thumb|400px|Pelletizer Mockup]]


= March 21, 2014 =
[[Media:Base.STL]]

[[Media:Bell.STL]]

[[Media:Die.STL]]

[[Media.Hopper.STL]]

[[Media.Roller.STL]]

= March 19, 2014 =

*Over spring break, a team member will work on assembling pieces together on Solidworks
*We have the rotor mount but it's not assembled yet
*Need to find/create the rotor
*After the rotor mount is assembled, we need to figure out how to connect it to the pelletizer
*Last step is assembling everything else
*Hoping that we'll have it assembled by the end of April at the latest
*Due to midterms, not a lot got done (sadly)

*After Assembly:
*:'''Biggest questions we have so far:
::*Is there a heat source for the die?
::*The machine gets really hot. Where is this heat coming from?
::*Is the friction going to slow things down?
::*Should we worry about the thermal coefficient of expansion?
:::*Especially with our material selection
::*Lubrication?

= February 26, 2014=

*Spoke about design
*Currently, have working Solidworks files of the following:
:*roller, the hopper, die, and base

*Next steps:
:*Connecting the pelletizer on the rotor
:*After designing, we'll working on virtual assembly
:*Will talk this week with Professor Leipold for advice on design and materials

= February 19, 2014 =

*'''Time Table for the next few weeks
:*All Basic CAD parts excluding rotor and mount
:*Start designing rotor and mount
:*Start assemblies and tweak designs
:*Assembly Completion

*We currently have a drawing for the die, the hopper and the roller

*Next is the base
:*''Will be a little difficult, weird geometry

*Rotor is done in Sketch Up, needs to be formed in CAD
:*'''By the end of next week, we should have basic CAD parts

*In 2 weeks, basic assembly?

=February 12, 2014=

*Questions for Marcin
:*Rotating Mechanism: is it the die? The bell? Everything? What is moving?

~Critical Dimensions for die etc.
*Meeting with Marcin
:*'''Rotating Mechanism

-The only thing being driven is the die

'''Dimensions

-All he has is what is on the pictures right now

-All the development ones are pretty much shown

'''Clarity

-Design a mount for the rotor

-Rotating the die

-Hopper for pelletizer

-Attach the rotor to some sort of stand

''*Same type of set up seen in the trench digger

'''We found a faculty advisor!

* Professor Leipold
:*''Joe will meet with her on Thursdays for updates
:*''As we get more serious, she’ll be meeting with us for more guidance

*'''Evolve Log'''
:*Opensourceecology.org Wiki
:* Track ALL progress

'''What's Next?

-We can start developing Solidworks drawings

''*We have the drawings but we’ll have to remake the files on Solidworks

-We’ll hopefully be able to move ahead with a rough sketch of what we’re looking to do

-Joseph will meet with Leipold tomorrow and talk about our progress

-Rotor- CNC cut plates with notches so everything fit together nicely

-See wiki for details

-Update page tonight, get a quick sketch up, material selection

''*Meeting without Marcin

'''First Steps:

'''Goal:''' Dimension entire contraption based off of roller [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Roller_Die_Parts_Diagram]

* Find a roller that is compatible
:*'''Roller:
:::is approx. 7 inches wheel to wheel[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/309/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc],
:::shaft sticks out 1-1/2" on either side[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30a/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc].
:::''wheels are about 4" in diameter [https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30b/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc]
:'''Total, roller is just under 10"

-The team will meet in the lab at 3:15 PM tomorrow, Thursday, and start to design CAD models

[[Category:Product Logs]][[Category:Pelletizer]][[Category:GVCS]]

File:Base.SLDPRT

2014-03-21T19:31:06Z

Alyssa Recinella:

Pelletizer Log

2014-03-21T19:29:50Z

Alyssa Recinella: /* March 21, 2014 */

[[Image:Pelletizer.png|right|thumb|400px|Pelletizer Mockup]]


= March 21, 2014 =
[[Media:Die.SLDPRT]]

[[Media:Roller.SLDASM]]

[[Media:Bell.SLDPRT]]

[[Media:Base.SLDPRT]]

= March 19, 2014 =

*Over spring break, a team member will work on assembling pieces together on Solidworks
*We have the rotor mount but it's not assembled yet
*Need to find/create the rotor
*After the rotor mount is assembled, we need to figure out how to connect it to the pelletizer
*Last step is assembling everything else
*Hoping that we'll have it assembled by the end of April at the latest
*Due to midterms, not a lot got done (sadly)

*After Assembly:
*:'''Biggest questions we have so far:
::*Is there a heat source for the die?
::*The machine gets really hot. Where is this heat coming from?
::*Is the friction going to slow things down?
::*Should we worry about the thermal coefficient of expansion?
:::*Especially with our material selection
::*Lubrication?

= February 26, 2014=

*Spoke about design
*Currently, have working Solidworks files of the following:
:*roller, the hopper, die, and base

*Next steps:
:*Connecting the pelletizer on the rotor
:*After designing, we'll working on virtual assembly
:*Will talk this week with Professor Leipold for advice on design and materials

= February 19, 2014 =

*'''Time Table for the next few weeks
:*All Basic CAD parts excluding rotor and mount
:*Start designing rotor and mount
:*Start assemblies and tweak designs
:*Assembly Completion

*We currently have a drawing for the die, the hopper and the roller

*Next is the base
:*''Will be a little difficult, weird geometry

*Rotor is done in Sketch Up, needs to be formed in CAD
:*'''By the end of next week, we should have basic CAD parts

*In 2 weeks, basic assembly?

=February 12, 2014=

*Questions for Marcin
:*Rotating Mechanism: is it the die? The bell? Everything? What is moving?

~Critical Dimensions for die etc.
*Meeting with Marcin
:*'''Rotating Mechanism

-The only thing being driven is the die

'''Dimensions

-All he has is what is on the pictures right now

-All the development ones are pretty much shown

'''Clarity

-Design a mount for the rotor

-Rotating the die

-Hopper for pelletizer

-Attach the rotor to some sort of stand

''*Same type of set up seen in the trench digger

'''We found a faculty advisor!

* Professor Leipold
:*''Joe will meet with her on Thursdays for updates
:*''As we get more serious, she’ll be meeting with us for more guidance

*'''Evolve Log'''
:*Opensourceecology.org Wiki
:* Track ALL progress

'''What's Next?

-We can start developing Solidworks drawings

''*We have the drawings but we’ll have to remake the files on Solidworks

-We’ll hopefully be able to move ahead with a rough sketch of what we’re looking to do

-Joseph will meet with Leipold tomorrow and talk about our progress

-Rotor- CNC cut plates with notches so everything fit together nicely

-See wiki for details

-Update page tonight, get a quick sketch up, material selection

''*Meeting without Marcin

'''First Steps:

'''Goal:''' Dimension entire contraption based off of roller [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Roller_Die_Parts_Diagram]

* Find a roller that is compatible
:*'''Roller:
:::is approx. 7 inches wheel to wheel[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/309/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc],
:::shaft sticks out 1-1/2" on either side[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30a/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc].
:::''wheels are about 4" in diameter [https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30b/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc]
:'''Total, roller is just under 10"

-The team will meet in the lab at 3:15 PM tomorrow, Thursday, and start to design CAD models

[[Category:Product Logs]][[Category:Pelletizer]][[Category:GVCS]]

File:Base attempt 1.SLDPRT

2014-03-21T19:29:27Z

Alyssa Recinella:

File:Bell.SLDPRT

2014-03-21T19:29:16Z

Alyssa Recinella:

File:Roller.SLDASM

2014-03-21T19:29:03Z

Alyssa Recinella:

Pelletizer Log

2014-03-21T19:28:36Z

Alyssa Recinella: /* March 21, 2014 */

[[Image:Pelletizer.png|right|thumb|400px|Pelletizer Mockup]]


= March 21, 2014 =
[[Media:Die Attempt 2.SLDPRT]]

[[Media:Roller.SLDASM]]

[[Media:bell.SLDPRT]]

[[Media:Base attempt 1.SLDPRT]]

= March 19, 2014 =

*Over spring break, a team member will work on assembling pieces together on Solidworks
*We have the rotor mount but it's not assembled yet
*Need to find/create the rotor
*After the rotor mount is assembled, we need to figure out how to connect it to the pelletizer
*Last step is assembling everything else
*Hoping that we'll have it assembled by the end of April at the latest
*Due to midterms, not a lot got done (sadly)

*After Assembly:
*:'''Biggest questions we have so far:
::*Is there a heat source for the die?
::*The machine gets really hot. Where is this heat coming from?
::*Is the friction going to slow things down?
::*Should we worry about the thermal coefficient of expansion?
:::*Especially with our material selection
::*Lubrication?

= February 26, 2014=

*Spoke about design
*Currently, have working Solidworks files of the following:
:*roller, the hopper, die, and base

*Next steps:
:*Connecting the pelletizer on the rotor
:*After designing, we'll working on virtual assembly
:*Will talk this week with Professor Leipold for advice on design and materials

= February 19, 2014 =

*'''Time Table for the next few weeks
:*All Basic CAD parts excluding rotor and mount
:*Start designing rotor and mount
:*Start assemblies and tweak designs
:*Assembly Completion

*We currently have a drawing for the die, the hopper and the roller

*Next is the base
:*''Will be a little difficult, weird geometry

*Rotor is done in Sketch Up, needs to be formed in CAD
:*'''By the end of next week, we should have basic CAD parts

*In 2 weeks, basic assembly?

=February 12, 2014=

*Questions for Marcin
:*Rotating Mechanism: is it the die? The bell? Everything? What is moving?

~Critical Dimensions for die etc.
*Meeting with Marcin
:*'''Rotating Mechanism

-The only thing being driven is the die

'''Dimensions

-All he has is what is on the pictures right now

-All the development ones are pretty much shown

'''Clarity

-Design a mount for the rotor

-Rotating the die

-Hopper for pelletizer

-Attach the rotor to some sort of stand

''*Same type of set up seen in the trench digger

'''We found a faculty advisor!

* Professor Leipold
:*''Joe will meet with her on Thursdays for updates
:*''As we get more serious, she’ll be meeting with us for more guidance

*'''Evolve Log'''
:*Opensourceecology.org Wiki
:* Track ALL progress

'''What's Next?

-We can start developing Solidworks drawings

''*We have the drawings but we’ll have to remake the files on Solidworks

-We’ll hopefully be able to move ahead with a rough sketch of what we’re looking to do

-Joseph will meet with Leipold tomorrow and talk about our progress

-Rotor- CNC cut plates with notches so everything fit together nicely

-See wiki for details

-Update page tonight, get a quick sketch up, material selection

''*Meeting without Marcin

'''First Steps:

'''Goal:''' Dimension entire contraption based off of roller [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Roller_Die_Parts_Diagram]

* Find a roller that is compatible
:*'''Roller:
:::is approx. 7 inches wheel to wheel[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/309/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc],
:::shaft sticks out 1-1/2" on either side[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30a/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc].
:::''wheels are about 4" in diameter [https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30b/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc]
:'''Total, roller is just under 10"

-The team will meet in the lab at 3:15 PM tomorrow, Thursday, and start to design CAD models

[[Category:Product Logs]][[Category:Pelletizer]][[Category:GVCS]]

Pelletizer Log

2014-03-21T19:28:14Z

Alyssa Recinella:

[[Image:Pelletizer.png|right|thumb|400px|Pelletizer Mockup]]


= March 21, 2014 =
[[Media:Die Attempt 2.SLDPRT]]
[[Media:Roller.SLDASM]]
[[Media:bell.SLDPRT]]
[[Media:Base attempt 1.SLDPRT]]

= March 19, 2014 =

*Over spring break, a team member will work on assembling pieces together on Solidworks
*We have the rotor mount but it's not assembled yet
*Need to find/create the rotor
*After the rotor mount is assembled, we need to figure out how to connect it to the pelletizer
*Last step is assembling everything else
*Hoping that we'll have it assembled by the end of April at the latest
*Due to midterms, not a lot got done (sadly)

*After Assembly:
*:'''Biggest questions we have so far:
::*Is there a heat source for the die?
::*The machine gets really hot. Where is this heat coming from?
::*Is the friction going to slow things down?
::*Should we worry about the thermal coefficient of expansion?
:::*Especially with our material selection
::*Lubrication?

= February 26, 2014=

*Spoke about design
*Currently, have working Solidworks files of the following:
:*roller, the hopper, die, and base

*Next steps:
:*Connecting the pelletizer on the rotor
:*After designing, we'll working on virtual assembly
:*Will talk this week with Professor Leipold for advice on design and materials

= February 19, 2014 =

*'''Time Table for the next few weeks
:*All Basic CAD parts excluding rotor and mount
:*Start designing rotor and mount
:*Start assemblies and tweak designs
:*Assembly Completion

*We currently have a drawing for the die, the hopper and the roller

*Next is the base
:*''Will be a little difficult, weird geometry

*Rotor is done in Sketch Up, needs to be formed in CAD
:*'''By the end of next week, we should have basic CAD parts

*In 2 weeks, basic assembly?

=February 12, 2014=

*Questions for Marcin
:*Rotating Mechanism: is it the die? The bell? Everything? What is moving?

~Critical Dimensions for die etc.
*Meeting with Marcin
:*'''Rotating Mechanism

-The only thing being driven is the die

'''Dimensions

-All he has is what is on the pictures right now

-All the development ones are pretty much shown

'''Clarity

-Design a mount for the rotor

-Rotating the die

-Hopper for pelletizer

-Attach the rotor to some sort of stand

''*Same type of set up seen in the trench digger

'''We found a faculty advisor!

* Professor Leipold
:*''Joe will meet with her on Thursdays for updates
:*''As we get more serious, she’ll be meeting with us for more guidance

*'''Evolve Log'''
:*Opensourceecology.org Wiki
:* Track ALL progress

'''What's Next?

-We can start developing Solidworks drawings

''*We have the drawings but we’ll have to remake the files on Solidworks

-We’ll hopefully be able to move ahead with a rough sketch of what we’re looking to do

-Joseph will meet with Leipold tomorrow and talk about our progress

-Rotor- CNC cut plates with notches so everything fit together nicely

-See wiki for details

-Update page tonight, get a quick sketch up, material selection

''*Meeting without Marcin

'''First Steps:

'''Goal:''' Dimension entire contraption based off of roller [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Roller_Die_Parts_Diagram]

* Find a roller that is compatible
:*'''Roller:
:::is approx. 7 inches wheel to wheel[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/309/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc],
:::shaft sticks out 1-1/2" on either side[https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30a/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc].
:::''wheels are about 4" in diameter [https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/30b/album-q?sortBy=dateTaken,asc]
:'''Total, roller is just under 10"

-The team will meet in the lab at 3:15 PM tomorrow, Thursday, and start to design CAD models

[[Category:Product Logs]][[Category:Pelletizer]][[Category:GVCS]]

File:Die Attempt 2.SLDPRT

2014-03-21T19:22:56Z

Alyssa Recinella:

File:Die.STL

2014-03-21T19:21:05Z

Alyssa Recinella: