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Yankee Feedstock Project, Nathan Mcanany, Richard Gualtiere
Yankee Feedstock Project, Nathan Mcanany, Richard Gualtiere
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This report details the design process, application, considerations, costs, and functionality of an automated tape “feedstock” machine. Yankee Insulation Products will use this project to create rolls of Aluminum foil tape that are included in their Therma-Dome assembly kit. The goal of this design will aid in the streamlining and effectiveness of the current process. When designing the automated process, the current process was evaluated for areas of improvement. Design parameters were also given to the project by the sponsoring company that were to be considered and incorporated.