Group 32 - Ryobi Palm Sander - Revision history

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Conclusion

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Before Disassembly

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Introduction

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Pros

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Pros

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Possible Analyses for Testing/Designing

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Possible Analyses for Testing/Designing

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Part Table

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Part Table

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Part Table

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 === Conclusion ===
-Overall, we felt that the Ryobi Corner Cat Finish Sander was extremely well-designed. Every aspect of the product (small, simple, inexpensive, and 'easy to use') allows it to perform exactly according to its purpose. Due to this amazing correlation between form and function, it is a great tool for both the handy-man working around the house and the full-time contractor.
+Overall, we felt that the Ryobi Corner Cat Finish Sander was extremely well-designed. Every aspect of the product (small, simple, inexpensive, and 'easy to use') allows it to perform exactly according to its purpose. Due to this great correlation between form and function, it is a great tool for both the handy-man working around the house and the full-time contractor.
 == References ==

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 *The purpose of the Ryobi Corner Cat was fairly obvious; it is used to sand and polish wood and other surfaces. Similar to other small power tools, we assumed the Corner Cat converted electrical AC power from an outelet into mechanical energy using a motor.
 *After operating the product for a while, we concluded that it functioned well. The sander vibrated rapidly and sounded much like a vaccum. We assumed the vibration was due to a rotating weight much like the ones in cell phones or gaming controllers. The combination of the vacuum-like sound and the dustbag meant that there was also a suction component involved within the sander.
-*We estimated that the sander contained 37 components all made of either plastic, rubber, aluminum, copper, canvas or velcro.
+*We estimated that the sander contained 37 components all made of either plastic, rubber, aluminum, copper, canvas or Velcro.
 == Disassembly Procedure ==

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 == Introduction ==
-The Ryobi Corner Cat Finish Sander is used for light, detailed sanding. It runs on 120V AC power at a speed of 12,500 orbits per minute. It features an ergonomic comfort grip, a dust bag, an iron-shaped pad design, and velcro for easy attaching/removing sandpaper and other pads. The small, compact design and uniquely shaped pad allows the Corner Cat to reach tight spaces that larger sanders may not be able to reach.
+The Ryobi Corner Cat Finish Sander is used for light, detailed sanding. It runs on 120V AC power at a speed of 12,500 orbits per minute. It features an ergonomic comfort grip, a dust bag, an iron-shaped pad design, and Velcro for easy attaching/removing sandpaper and other pads. The small, compact design and uniquely shaped pad allows the Corner Cat to reach tight spaces that larger sanders may not be able to reach.
 ;Specifications

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	*Bottom cover sandpaper punch		*Bottom cover sandpaper punch
−	**~~Extends life of sandpaper and make using new sheets easier~~	+	**Allows for dust collection

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−	*Multi-Use functionality due to ~~Iron~~-shape of base	+	*Multi-Use functionality due to iron-shape of base
	**Tip for precision, wide back for covering more surface (Video of sander in action: [[Media:sanding.avi\|'''Sanding]])		**Tip for precision, wide back for covering more surface (Video of sander in action: [[Media:sanding.avi\|'''Sanding]])

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 === Possible Analyses for Testing/Designing ===
-The white, plastic supports in the case could be analyzed for stress forces such as sheer and compression. Estimates could be used for this stress analysis, especially considering data (such as the modulus of elasticity for plastic) is readily available. The fan could be tested for the amount of air circulation it generates at certain speeds.  Basic estimates and comparative models could be used to analyze the air speed of similar devices. More specific calculations may be required to design the amount of current flow through the motor and how this current affects the speed of the motor.
+The white, plastic supports in the case could be analyzed for stress forces such as sheer and compression. Estimates could be used for this stress analysis, especially considering data (such as the modulus of elasticity for plastic) is readily available. The fan could be tested for the amount of air circulation it generates at certain speeds.  Basic estimates and models could be used to analyze the air speed of similar devices, which can then be compared to the specifications of the sander. More specific calculations may be required to design the amount of current flow through the motor and how this current affects the speed of the motor.
 === Reflection on Disassembly/Assembly ===

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 | align="center" | 3
 | align="center" | Steel for durability
-| align="center" | Fastening top
+| align="center" | Fasten top
 | align="center" | Threaded for fastening
 | align="center" | Machined
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 | align="center" | 4
 | align="center" | Steel
-| align="center" | Fastening case
+| align="center" | Fasten casing
 | align="center" | Threaded for fastening
 | align="center" | Machined
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 | align="center" | 4
 | align="center" | Steel
-| align="center" | Fastening sides together
+| align="center" | Fasten sides together
 | align="center" | Threaded for fastening
 | align="center" | Machined
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 | align="center" | 5
 | align="center" | Steel
-| align="center" | Fastening bottom
+| align="center" | Fasten bottom
 | align="center" | Threaded for fastening
 | align="center" | Machined
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 | align="center" | 4
 | align="center" | Steel
-| align="center" | Fastening case
+| align="center" | Fasten casing
 | align="center" | Threaded for fastening
 | align="center" | Machined
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 | align="center" | 2
 | align="center" | Steel
-| align="center" | Fastening case
+| align="center" | Fasten casing
 | align="center" | Threaded for fastening
 | align="center" | Machined

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 |-
 | align="center" | 9
-| align="center" | Dust Collector (Bag)
+| align="center" | Dust Bag
 | align="center" | 1
 | align="center" | Canvas and ABS Plastic for dust collection, durability
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 |-
 | align="center" | 15
-| align="center" | (On/Off) Switch
+| align="center" | On/Off Switch
 | align="center" | 1
 | align="center" | ABS Plastic

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 | align="center" | ABS Plastic for light weight, low cost, ergonomics
 | align="center" | Holds all components together, allows for air flow
-| align="center" | To protect components, aesthetics, air flow to dust bag and for cooling
+| align="center" | To protect components, aesthetics, air flow to dust bag and cooling
 | align="center" | Injection-Molded
 | [[Image:case.jpg|center|thumb|75px]]