Autolacing the DML

• Main Authors: Hong, Harrison, Lam, Chanh Tu Derek, Espitia, Candice, Navarro, Paolo
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: DigitalCommons@CalPoly 2024
• Subjects: fiberglass; dry mat loop; controls; proof of concept; research; Electro-Mechanical Systems; DML
• Online Access: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/779; https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/context/mesp/article/1891/viewcontent/ME_S2024_F83_SOW.pdf; https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/context/mesp/article/1891/filename/0/type/additional/viewcontent/ME_S2024_F83_Video.mp4; https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/context/mesp/article/1891/filename/1/type/additional/viewcontent/ME_S2024_F83_Poster.pdf

The design challenge present is the design of a system to efficiently speed up the lacing of the dry mat loop (DML), part of the GAF production line. For this year, the scope of the project focuses on research and creating a proof of concept for the mechanism responsible for moving the mat within the DML. Compiled research focuses on competitor solutions, material properties, and possible mover mechanisms to be integrated into the major design. Competitor solutions provide an idea of raw material manipulation options. Material properties and possible mover mechanisms provide the foundation for ideation and concept prototyping. The primary deliverable for the project is a prototype to demonstrate a successful proof of concept, that the design chosen capably transports the fiberglass mat throughout the DML.