ME560 Precision Machine Design
This interdisciplinary course teaches the student how to design, instrument, and control high-precision, computer-controlled automation equipment, using concrete examples drawn from the photonics, biotech and semiconductor industries. Topics covered include design strategy, high-precision mechanical components, sensors and measurement, servo control, design for controllability, software development, controller hardware, as well as automated error detection and recovery.
Preliminary Design Review
Final Design Review
Biochip Processing Unit
Project Debrief:
The project centered around the processing of micro-fluidic chips used in the biotech industry. The client wanted to be able to process 100 chips at a speed of 60 sec/chip. Personal contributions to this project include: the design and functionality of the overall machine, self-learning Solidworks for CAD of the chip holder/constrainer, and calculations regarding actuator requirements in the machine.