Cycle Test Station
CYCLE TEST STATION SUMMARY
Designed with safety, repeatability, and flexibility in mind, the cycle testing fixture is a fully automated pneumatic system operated over MODBUS TCPIP. This modular fixture can accept multiple devices or device families simply by adapting and 3D printing modular device holders, button grips, and collar grips. As shown, the cycle fixture uses a linear air cylinder attached to a rack and pinion to cycle the medical device collar, and a rotary air cylinder to cycle the action-on/action-off button. Pipeline’s proprietary “SMC” (simple motion control) software easily allows users to edit, save, and load various sequences and keep track of vital information such as cycle time and safety status.
TEAM:
Mechanical Engineers, Software/Control System Engineer, Electronics/Cabling Engineer, Machinist, Assembly technician
DESIGN TOOLS USED:
Solidworks, LabVIEW
MARKET:
Medical Devices
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
- The fixture must have an operator safety system
- The fixture shall have a safety system to prevent damage to the device
- The system shall have the ability to repeatably actuate the device toggle
- The system shall have the ability to repeatably rotate the device knob
- The system must use compressed air as a power source
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
Preliminary Design, Preliminary Software Development, Internal Design review meetings, Detailed Design, Final Design, Manufacturing, Assembly, Final software development/build/compile, Internal Test and Validation
