This past Saturday marked the start of Swerve Drive Specialties marathon week of production. Our goal is to build up inventory prior to kickoff and find out how many MK2 swerve modules and accessories we can make in 7 days. We plan to run the mill a minimum of 12 hours per day.
We will be posting periodic updates in this thread throughout the week. Please feel free to ask questions.
The Team:
- Patrick
- Roles: Machine Operator, Inspection, Shipping, etc…
- FRC Affiliation: 2910 Lead Mentor
- Rob
- Roles: Machine Operator, Parts Washing
- FRC Affiliation: Patrick’s Dad
- Tim @Plugh
- Roles: Machine Operator, Parts Washing, Parts Packing
- FRC Affiliation: 2910 Director of Engineering, 2910 Driver
- Ryan @rskywolf
- Roles: Machine Operator, Parts Washing, Parts Packing
- FRC Affiliation: 2910 Asst. Director of Engineering, 2910 Operator
The Machine:
- Brother Speedio S500X1
- 16K RPM 9.8HP Spindle
- 21-Tool ATC
- Pierson Workholding pallet system
End of Day 2 Update:
- Below is the metal that Coast Aluminum dropped off last week.
- We primarily have been working on MK2 main plates and motor plates. We have also made a good amount of shafts and some wheel mounts and main pulleys. So far a solid couple of days. I’m excited to see what we can accomplish in the remaining 5 days.
