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Heat Sealer

Fikst: Client Development Project

PROBLEM STATEMENT:

Design and build a heat sealer to aid a client in manufacturing

MECHANICAL DESIGN:

- Designed system in SolidWorks that features a hydraulic linear press, leveling plate system, and insulated heating element

- Manufactured mechanical components using CNC milling and laser cutting, and assembled the system

ELECTRICAL DESIGN:

- Developed a system to control valves, heating elements, and heat press duration

- Wired and mounted electrical circuits within the heat sealer

Heat Sealer 2.PNG

SKILLS GAINED:

- Furthered knowledge of SolidWorks design and CNC machining

- More experience with electrical prototyping

- Controlling a hydraulic system

SolidWorks model of heat sealer

Julia Stoddard | March 2020

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