Stainless steel Cart!
Problem Type
For Blog Post #3 I chose to do a Familiar Problem.
Creativity Strategies
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Depiction of your Creative Process
- The goal was to be able to use the maneuverable carts as a storage. This seemed to be the best option so we went ahead with the designing process and ordering material. The materials included 2 sticks of 2x2 inch stainless steel tube, 2 sticks of 2x1 inch stainless steel tube, 1 stick of 1x1 inch stainless steel tube, 1 piece of 2x24 inch stainless sheet metal and 4 metal casters for the wheels.
- The cart took 3 hours to design and 20 hours to build, that's including ordering material, cutting it to size, laying it out, tacking/welding, grinding/polishing, and placing casters. This project was at work with my cousin Jose. The challenge was to meet sanitary inspections and measurement requirements. Every corner had to be fully welded and polished for sanitary reasons and the measurements had to meet location parameters. By the end of day 2, we came up with something functional to present!
Reflective
Our creativity came from new ideas we thought about and from past projects we can had created. This had to be a new idea because of the type material and storage location. These carts will help keep materials organized, clean, and maneuverable. I hope everyone likes our work and thanks again!
Materials needed and safety equipment
The materials needed for this project are pretty expensive and require training in designing, welding, and grinding. First of all, you need a TIG Welder with argon gas, welding helmet, Bandsaw cutter, grinder with sanding and polishing discs, speed square, hammer, air power tool, vise grip clamps, and a tape measure. We always think safety first so you'll need ANSI Z87+ rated safety glasses and face shield, leather gloves, earplugs, leather jacket, steel toe boots, and well ventilated area for welding and grinding.