Manufacturing

Last week, we started our manufacturing of our parts.  We turned the smaller diameter PVC on the lathe, and cut a slot down both sides of it.  We also created the first of many pegs we will be making to connect our pieces.  PVC, it turns out, is very difficult to machine, especially when it is in the tube form.  Our PVC needed to be filed down a bunch before it was smooth enough.  We also had some difficulty with the slot, since it weakened the PVC and made it bend.  We've completed the smaller PVC, and are currently working on machining the larger diameter PVC and the flap.  Once we're done with these parts, we'll move from our Most Critical Module onto the other parts of our machine, focusing especially on the leadscrew and motor connection.