Problem Statment

The goal of this project is to error-proof a production line while maximizing productivity. This means eliminating the tedious tasks of clearing a line and restocking it with the correct parts for the new product being assembled. A machine is required to be built that will house the various pieces corresponding to the many products that may pass through the line in a given day. It will be designed in such a way that the correct part is matched with its product without risk of error. A method for error-proof restocking is also desired, to further reduce wasted time.

Requirements

•Error-proof an assembly line
•Increase production rates
•Create an error-proof restocking method
•Allow multiple products to be on the production line

Specifications

•10 different sizes of material (2cm-12cm)
•1 presentation location
•Meets ISO class 7 clean room specifications
•Machine size requirement of 36’’ x 18’’ x 60’’

Initial design concepts

Inital desings were modeled in Solidworks

Toothpick dispenser

Pro: single dispence
Con: complicated and expencive

Drum design

Pro: compact
Con: rubbing of parts

Carousal design

Pro: no parts rubbing
Con: space

Milestones

January 30, 2010- CAD drawings complete
Febuary 1, 2010- Parts ordered
April 14,2010- Machine built
April 23,2010- UGRAD presentations