College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 10:13:59
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600:497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
This report details the development and testing of an improved replacement for a worn manufacturing fixture which was used to position the location of four drilled holes on the outside of a heavy-duty aluminum rail. Commissioned by JohnDow Industries, the new process improves upon the old one by implementing an electro-hydraulic punch and new locating fixture. The new design produced higher quality slots, decreased cycle time by 15%, and aimed to improve the ergonomics of the process for the employees. All these factors contributed to making the aluminum rails a high-quality end product for JohnDow’s customers. Further iteration of the design will improve the accuracy of the slots and the ergonomics of using the punch.
Research Sponsor
Jack Blackburn, Jr
First Reader
Amy Boyd
Second Reader
John Blackburn
Honors Faculty Advisor
David Peters
Recommended Citation
Hawthorne, Reese, "Development of a Heavy-Duty Aluminum Rail Hole Punch Manufacturing Fixture" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1351.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1351