Blog #8 - Assembling the Lug Nut Remover and Current Validation Updates
Since our last update, we have been working to assemble the multi spindle lug nut remover. All the parts have arrived, and we managed to 3D print the casings that cover the gear assemblies along with the handle to hold our device. The main issue was having the steel shafts and carrier stock machined in time to incorporate it into our device for the demo. Since we anticipated that the shafts would take longer to machine, we decided to 3D print the shafts and carrier stock using PLA material. With the shafts and stock 3D printed, we were able to assemble the entire device fairly quick. The process involved using heat to melt some of the PLA to allow parts of the handle, the shafts, and the contact bearings to fit into the the casings. We also drilled holes into the internal ring gear to place the gear and casing together with screws. Figure 1. Fully assembled device Figure 1 shows the fully assembled multi spindle tool with torque limiters attached to the tested hub assembly. W