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Advanced Surfaces Design TeamAdvanced Surfaces Design TeamUIT Automation ProjectUIT Automation Project
Team Members:Team Members:
Tom PetersonTom Peterson
Pete NollPete Noll
Chris SealeChris Seale
Bryce BakerBryce Baker
Faculty Advisor:Faculty Advisor:
Dr. WernDr. Wern
Industry Sponsor:Industry Sponsor:
Advanced Surfaces and Processes, Inc. Advanced Surfaces and Processes, Inc.
Project Background:Project Background:
Electro-Spark DepositionElectro-Spark Deposition
Ultrasonic Impact TreatmentUltrasonic Impact Treatment
Primary customer needs for this project:Primary customer needs for this project:
Automate the use of the existing UIT gunAutomate the use of the existing UIT gun Perform UIT on a minimum 2 inch square flat surfacePerform UIT on a minimum 2 inch square flat surface Provide oxidation/debris removal during UIT operationProvide oxidation/debris removal during UIT operation Solution should be cost effectiveSolution should be cost effective Automation to be more consistent, accurate and safer Automation to be more consistent, accurate and safer
than when done by handthan when done by hand
Main Design Targets:Main Design Targets:
Automate existing handheld UIT applicationAutomate existing handheld UIT application Ability to treat minimum 2 inch square flat Ability to treat minimum 2 inch square flat
specimen areaspecimen area Ability to provide an impact force to the work Ability to provide an impact force to the work
surface that is adjustable from 0 – 15 lbssurface that is adjustable from 0 – 15 lbs Adjustable feed rate in the X and Y directions Adjustable feed rate in the X and Y directions Ability to treat specimens of different thicknessesAbility to treat specimens of different thicknesses Ability to treat various specimen shapesAbility to treat various specimen shapes Total cost less than $1000Total cost less than $1000 Combined weight less than 1500 lbsCombined weight less than 1500 lbs
Alternative Solutions:Alternative Solutions:
Possible automation solutions:Possible automation solutions: Robotic ArmRobotic Arm Modular Servo RacksModular Servo Racks
Design Solution:Design Solution:XY TableXY Table
Pneumatically actuated UIT gunPneumatically actuated UIT gun
XY Table positions specimenXY Table positions specimen
Fully adjustable mounting capabilitiesFully adjustable mounting capabilities
Integrated with ESD coating processIntegrated with ESD coating process
Gas shielding apparatusGas shielding apparatus
Adaptable for future optimizationAdaptable for future optimization
Pneumatics and OperationPneumatics and Operation
Analysis/TestingAnalysis/Testing
ResultsResults
UIT With Gas ShieldingUIT With Gas Shielding
Our Thanks To:Our Thanks To:
Sean O’ConnellSean O’Connell
John KelleyJohn Kelley
Bob TurpinBob Turpin
Dan DanksDan Danks
Dr. WoodDr. Wood
Dr. WernDr. Wern