Senior
Design Projects
Students enrolled in School of Technology BSET programs are required to complete a senior project. Showcased here are the most recently completed projects. At the bottom of this page is a link to archived project descriptions. For more information on any particular project, please contact the project advisor.
2006 Michigan Tech Undergraduate Expo
Mechanical
Engineering Technology
Advisor(s): Mark Johnson
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Team Members: Heather Lewandowski, Austen Smith, Anthony Allen
Project Title CNC Plasma Cutter Table
Project Summary: This project was an on going senior design project
from two previous teams. The goal is to have a working CNC plama cutter
table to be able to sell to industry. Our team has kept the last team's
design for the table, but changed the gantry and the drive system. Currently,
the electrical components and housing is complete. We still need to put
all the parts together and do analysis.
Mechanical
Engineering Technology
Advisor(s): Mark Johnson
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Team Members: Andrew Bosscher, Ben Blank, Tyler Horton, Kallie Derouin
Project Title: Glider Winch
Project Summary: The air tow method of launching sail planes
is expensive. Current winches used in the launching, if not expensive,
are dangerous. Winches are also complex to operate. Our team is designing
a winch that is simpler to use, safer, and less expensive than current
designs. Our design uses computer controls to simplify the operation of
the winch. Using computer controls will reduce the risk of human error
and make our design safer. This project is intended to last for several
years. Our team will determine the power requirements and begin with component
selection for
Mechanical
Engineering Technology
Advisor(s): Mark Johnson
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Team Members: John Lampart, Alex Chepeska, Dan Peterson,
Project
Title: Automated Hunting Tree-Stand
Sponsor Michigan Tech. University
Project Summary:
We are designing a hunting stand that is fully automated. it is powered
by an electric motor. The person sits on the stand, pushes a button which
raises them up a tree up to 16 ft.
School
of Technology
Advisor(s): Samuel Coates, School of Technology
Team Members: Daniel Olson, Nik Hector, Tim Neu, Jeff McGarry
Project Title: Outboard Motor Propshaft Dynamometer Test Stand
Sponsor Mercury Marine
Project Summary: Our project is one that has been ongoing, with
different design teams working on it in past years. We are designing and
building a marine engine test stand with an Eddie Current Dynamometer.
To meet industry standard, our dyno will measure h.p. at the output shaft
of the motor. Some of the larger segments of this project would be engine
intake water cooling, setting up the dyno controller, and creating a system
to cool the dyno itself. Guards for safety. Also included are things like
gauges and engine controls, and overspeed and auto-shutdown in event of
some
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Advisor(s): Mark Johnson
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Team Members: Dan Erickson, John Feldmann
Project Title: Pneu-Trigger frame
Project Summary: The Pneu-Trigger grip system is a pneumatic
trigger system for use in paintball markers or non-lethal, air powered
weaponry. The patent pending Pneu-Trigger was designed from the ground
up to be easy to manufacture, operate, and service, and provides a level
of user customizability unmatched by other products. The pneumatic assembly
offers a viable alternative to electronic systems, in a fast, ergonomic,
easily adjustable, fully customizable package.
Mechanical
Engineering Technology
Advisor(s): Sam Coates
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Team Members: Jalal Khoury
Project Title: Portable Hydrostatic Dynamometer
Project Summary: The
objective of the EFI and Hydrostatic Dynamometer research/construction
was twofold. First, it explores the advantages of a Hydrostatic Dynamometer
which extend past its high response to transient operation. With the use
of a 25 HP Kohler tractor engine that was converted from carburetion to
fuel injection we are better able to control and understand engine operating
parameters while simultaneously measuring engine power output. Secondly,
this allows not only ourselves but also future students to have an opportunity
to use this project as a learning tool and develop a greater understanding
of power measurement and engine controls.
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