Box and Panel Fabrication

Box and Panel Fabrication

Date:5.2.17
Location: Logan HS
Time: 2 hours
Goal: Begin to mount components in box and fabricate switch panel.

Our primary concern right now is the bearings on linear rail supporting the working load of the Exo Arm. We have been in contact with Schaeffler engineers to see they have a manufactured solution for us. We feel we either need to get an all metal bearing or machine out a new bearing block without a bearing in it. Special thanks to Schaeffler engineers as they are working on a solution from their end.  Mr. Pitz and Taren got to work on a new bearing block that we hope will only be needed as a backup.

The 15 amp GFCI outlet will be our fuse in the system.  That was mounted to the wall of our electrical box. We tested it and it works as advertised. We also put standoffs on our 12 V PS to keep airflow around it while it is working. This will be mounted to the side of the box.

GFCI mounted in place on box wall.

12 V PS with standoffs attached to allow for air flow.

Grant getting everything labeled on his motor control circuit.

Test block machined out to fit over the linear rail. It rode nicely on the rail, but we do not have a load on it yet.

Piece of aluminum bent up and being  drilled out  for switches.