Quarter Query - Skills USA Additive Manufacturing Contest 2019 - First Place
Task: Utilize additive manufacturing technology to create a device that raises a quarter from a small pedestal on a provided base, rotates the quarter 180 degrees, and places the quarter back on the pedestal.
Tools Used:
-Solidworks
-GrabCAD Print
-Stratysys Fortus 3D Printer
Design Constraints:
-One required connection point to provided base
-Device operated by one unbent finger.
-Print time: < 2 hours
-Build Volume: < 2" x 2" x 2"
-Model Material: < 5in^3
-Support Material: < 2in^3
Allowed Materials:
-3D Printer Filament
-Single Rubber Band
-Sandpaper
Design Iterations:
-The design above (in light grey) is version 8.
-Real world scenarios in manufacturing were carefully considered and the optimal design seemed to be one where the quarter was fully controlled from start to finish as opposed to a simple "flick" device as seen by most other competitors.
