Automated Aerosol Can Puncturer

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Were the design requirements & constraints met?

• The puncturing chamber creates a complete seal.
• The can contents are completely evacuated.
• The loading, puncturing and unloading systems are all automated.

What verifications were performed?

• The lifting of the can cradle upon rapid raising of the lid verifies a complete seal.
• The successful puncturing & draining of a completely full aerosol can verifies the adequate capacity of the system.
• The constant cycling of paint cans verifies the robustness of the automated loading system.

What was learned?

• Consistent team communication is fundamental to project success.
• The design process is iterative.
• Maintaining multiple perspectives from the start ensures fewer compounded problems in the future.

What future work is recommended?

• Remove any aerosol buildup within the system regularly.
• Create a queue above the piston for sorting cans.
• Replace the piece connecting the puncturer and the barrel with a rubber tube.