Columbia Machine Core Grinding - Computer Action Team

Columbia Machine Core Grinding Team Members Aaron Jeter

Jimmie Teague Leland Rutledge Travis Huber Academic Advisor Dr. C. Wern Industry Contacts

Mark Stanley Steve Carter Greg Smith Columbia Machine Inc. Based in Vancouver, Washington

Est. 1937 World leader and innovator of concrete product equipment Complete systems Project Description Concrete Block Making Core Bar Assembly Current Process for Core

Manufacturing Laser Cutting Forming Welding Grinding Design Requirements

Safe Ergonomic Easy to use Repeatable Accurate Adaptable

Efficient Life Maintenance

Parts Availability Vertical Grind Marks Concept Design Ergonomics & Safety No Operator Interaction with Core While Grinding Minimal Operator Force Required

Repeatability & Accuracy Draft is Incorporated in Design Tolerances Designed to Meet Accuracy Requirements Adaptability & Vertical Grind Marks Adjustable Backstop

Ease of Use & Efficiency Two Handles For A Simple Layout Acme Threads Lift For Rapid Adjustment Life, Maintenance & Part Availability Hardened Steel Construction Used Common Parts

Conclusion Design conceptually meets requirements Working prototype in queue Team committed to project completion