Seaquistperfect Dispensing

Metered Valve Body Seal Test System

I conducted the research and development, design, and machining of all aluminum and polycarbonate components. This test system measures the force required to pierce the seal within the valve body which determines the seal quality. The test system utilizes a Chatillon force gauge, a servo drive system, a PLC with serial port communication, an indexing solenoid, and a rotary solenoid for the part diverter.

Metered Valve Body Seal Test System

This view shows the metered valve body and the test system parts magazine. The magazine holds 40 parts which is the mold shot quantity. At the beginning of a production shift a shot is inspected.

Metered Valve Body Seal Test System

This shows a view of the Chatillon force gauge and servo drive system.

Metered Valve Body Seal Test System

This view shows the servo motor. The servo motor is electrically shielded and contains the servo drive electronics. A external servo drive is not required and this motor can be directly controlled by a PLC. The Chatillon force gauge is mounted on a carriage the utilizes linear bearings and linear motion shafts.

Metered Valve Body Seal Test System

This view shows the part indexing solenoid and rotary part gate solenoid.

Metered Valve Body Seal Test System

This view shows the test system with the electronics and control case.

I was tasked with 3D modeling legacy 2D drawings. I also created detail drawings for the new 3D models.

I was tasked with 3D modeling legacy 2D drawings that required revision. I also created detail drawings for the new 3D models.

Mold Core

Mold Insert, Runner Plate

Mold Insert, Runner Plate

Mold Core

Mold Core

Mold Plate

Mold Core

Mold Core