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DESIGN PROJECT: EXTERNAL GEAR PUMP

In teams of 4, students design, solid model, manufacture, and run an external gear pump.

This project was used to help the students learn solid modeling, which in turn developed their visualization skill. 

This project also helps students make the link between geometry and its affects on performance.

Specifically, students varied critical dimensions of the gear pump and were able to determine the effect of these changes on the performance of the pump.

 

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Instructor Martin Culpepper (right) runs pump designed by:
Tina Rosado (shown left,) Manuel Martinez, Michael Ramirez, and David Hu

 

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Solid Model of Pump

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Animation of Solid Model

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Pump Made From Solid Model
[Most parts Made on LMP Abrasive Waterjet]

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