Pick Roller Testing Device

Our customer needs a device that will test and quantify the wear properties of a Laserjet pick roller at an accelerated rate. the device must be able to test different types of pick rollers, while providing a method for quantifying the wear and failure characteristics. The device should require minimal human intervention and stop to alert the operator if a problem occurs.

TEAM CONTRACT:

This team commits to providing constant communication and consistent results in a professional manner to Hewlett Packard while utilizing all of our knowledge and abilities in formulating a solution. At the same time, we commit to making sure each team member is fully involved and understands all the utilized concepts.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Device must accurately simulate 1.5 picks per second.
• Device must accept a variety of pick rollers.
• Device must stop and auditably alert the user if a problem occurs.
• Device must require human intervention no more than every 4 hours.
• The prototype will cost no more than $1000.00.
• The appearance must comply with all national safety guidelines.
• The size of the device will be equivalent or smaller than that of the Laser Jet 5.

Todd Gleason         Will Stowe        Brian Bex

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