2006-2007 Senior Capstone Project
Crimp Calibration Tool
Project Description
A device is needed to measure the radial crimping force within the aperture of the crimping device. The purpose of the device will be to calibrate the compression forces within the crimp head. In order to replicate typical medical products the portion of the device that is placed within the crimping device must be as small as possible. The standard diameter range of the crimping devices are 0-10mm. Typical medical products are crimped to approximately 1mm in diameter.
Scope
The mechanical and or electrical design of the device/sensor.
Goal
The ability to measure the forces inside the head directly when it is at or near 1mm.
Constraints
The sensor must be robust enough to handle forces up to 300lbs and still maintain repeatablity over a 1-2 year life. There must be an easy method of calibrating the sensor itself. The output of the device is to be an analog electrical signal. The design of the signal processing/display portion of the sensor is not required, but assistance from MSI's electrical team will be available.