2.75: Precision Machine Design

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tl;dr

2.75 is a class that I took during my first term in grad school where my group made fast sheathing device for ultrasound probes.

Milestones

Getting Started
Strategies
Sketch Models
Concepts
Most Critical Module
Module Integration
Journal Paper
Final Presentation

Getting Started

Getting started involves several tasks: getting acquainted with the group, filling out online information (Wiki, Dropbox, mailing lists, etc.), and prior art searches (products, literature searches, etc.)

Strategies

We went with three initial strategies: keeping the probe fixed, and covering it with the sheath,

Sketch Model

A sketch model is a model that is meant to identify a key issue in a product. This issue is one that will strongly influence the idea selection process; it could make or break the idea. It is not a fully functional prototype, it is a model that is only sufficient for testing an idea.

Concept

Most Critical Module

Module Integration

Journal Paper

Final Presentation