College of Engineering Unit:
Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
Project Team Member(s):
Daniel Capozzola, Haley Harrington, Gabriella Justen and Kinsey Popham
Project ID:
MIME.122
Project Description:
Our project aimed to identify a new material for the TonsiFIX tonsil stone removal tool that can visually cue the need for replacement after an extended period of time. To achieve this objective, we conducted research on medical-grade plastics suitable for this product and used SolidWorks simulations to identify the top three plastics. We also conducted physical tests using solvents to evaluate material durability and drop testing to ensure the material's ability to go through shipping. Lastly, we designed a fatigue testing fixture to assess the product's durability and ability to show wear.
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Project Communication Piece(s):
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