Date of Award

5-6-2024

Degree Type

Capstone Project

First Advisor

Bahram Nassersharif

Abstract

This Final Design Report serves as a demonstration of Team 19’s, the Package Pals, Capstone project. The purpose of the report is to provide an explanation of the project, goals, findings, and accomplishments. The Package Pals were tasked by their sponsor, MAGSEAL, to design a shipping system that ensures protection and stability, accommodates various seal diameters, and optimizes expenses and sustainability. Every seal produced by MAGSEAL is custom made for its unique application and composed of the seal case rotor and magnet stator. These main components should not slide against one another because mobility can cause demagnetization. Through the use of an innovative solution, known as 3D Floating Frame Cases, the team was able to meet the criteria for the system provided by the sponsor. The design of the frame cases consists of an ABS plastic frame that is lined with PE film on the top and bottom faces. Enclosing the MAGSEAL seals within the film faces of the frame prevents sliding between components. This product is readily available and can accommodate multiple seal diameter sizes which eliminates the need for manufacturing the shipping sleeves that divert time from producing seals. Decreasing assembly time was made possible through the user-friendliness of the frame cases and using a layering method for the outer packaging. The layering mimics the individual cardboard boxes used in the current system by using bubble wrap and cardboard slats. The stable structure of the frame along with the layered outer packaging method of the new process allows for the ability to absorb the forces that the package may endure during transit. In addition to this, using sustainable materials, and condensing the amount of packaging used for each seal would decreases the cost, reduces waste, and aids in a low impact solution for the system.

The Package Pals were able to accomplish this by using the information gathered from the sponsor, literature searches, and patent searches to create design specifications that aided in producing design concepts. These concepts were narrowed down through a Pugh Analysis and QFD for the optimal design choice of the frame cases. Tests were conducted according to industry standards for the current and concept systems, the seals were examined for damage, and data was recorded. The team used findings to confirm if their solution was a viable option and access areas to improve upon during the redesign process. A financial analysis was performed for ensuring the cost improvements. In addition to this, the team included a storage space analysis to demonstrate the conciseness of the new system. This report details the comparison of both systems and where improvements were made for the sponsor and their system.

Comments

Team Name: Package Pals (Team 19)

Company Sponsor: MagSeal

Sponsor Representative: Nick Daggett

Document Reference: URI-MCE-402-019-2024

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