During Week 3's lab we had to figure out the exact geometry for the molds that are going to be used to pour the plastic in. Since we are using machines to test our bioplastic, there is a specific shape that the sample is required to have in order to perform the test on it. We designed this shape using a software called PTC Creo. We will order aluminum and email this file to the machine shop in order to get the molds for your project. Once we have these molds, we can begin the process of making the samples. The shape of our samples is shown in the picture below.
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| Figure 3.a: Calculations of the thickness of our samples |
Towards the end of the lab, Mr. Steve Pagano took our team to the shop where the tensile machines are so that we could take a look at where we would be working while testing. This shop is located in the Main Building. The picture below shows the tensile machines that will be used to test our samples.
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| Figure 3.b: Tensile Testing Machines |
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