For this week, we worked on 3D printing the design of the main component of the spring loaded guide arm. Pictures of the rapid prototype are provided below; the prototype is half-scale. From the damper calculations, I also contacted a possible vendor to obtain information about cycles/min. I also performed FEA on the last week's design, and changed dimensions so it can fit inside the 12 cm gap of the tracks. The parts has a low factor of safety, just above 1. I went back redesigned the wheel and spring holder. I relocated mounting points, add ribs, and increased material on the new design iteration. This increases safety factor to 2 for one component, and 10 for the other. Pictures are located below.
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