Week 9: Prototype Problems, Course of Action

The group presentation can be seen in the week eight post for the group. As was calculated and shown in the presentation, the current bend radius should have been much too large to create a permanent bend as intended and necessary. The results were confirmed when the material was bent around the radius by hand, with minimal permanent bending occurring. The calculated radius for a 20" bend was found to be 10.4" for the die, which will be attempted this coming weekend. The overall design of the bender has yet to be disproved, however. This past week, less effort was put towards the project, owing to obligations for other courses, including test preparation.

The die, with a radius of approximately 20".

Material after having been forced about the die.