KraftTech Power Sander
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This sander was most likely designed to meet these customer specifications: | This sander was most likely designed to meet these customer specifications: | ||
| − | * '''Fast sanding''' | + | * '''Fast sanding''' |
| − | * '''Comfortable to hold''' | + | ** Able to remove material quickly |
| − | * '''Removes dust from surface''' | + | * '''Comfortable to hold''' |
| + | ** Doesn't hurt to use even with constant vibration against hand | ||
| + | * '''Removes dust from surface''' | ||
| + | ** Reduces possible particulate in air | ||
In addition to customer requests, engineering specifications might have also been provided: | In addition to customer requests, engineering specifications might have also been provided: | ||
| − | * '''AC Power Connection''' | + | * '''AC Power Connection''' |
| − | * '''Uses standard 1/4 sheets of sandpaper''' | + | ** Can be plugged into wall outlet instead of battery |
| − | * '''Minimal internal losses''' | + | * '''Uses standard 1/4 sheets of sandpaper''' |
| − | * '''Minimal vibration felt by user''' | + | ** Won't require hard to find consumables |
| + | * '''Minimal internal losses''' | ||
| + | ** More efficient power usage - correlates to ''Fast Sanding'' | ||
| + | * '''Minimal vibration felt by user''' | ||
| + | ** Similar to ''Comfortable to hold'', this also is a part of mechanical efficiency by requiring that more power go to the movement of the sanding plate than the user | ||
==Parts== | ==Parts== | ||
Revision as of 11:09, 31 January 2008
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Description
The KraftTech Power Sander is a light duty orbital sander. It is used to sand small to medium sized wooden items and accepts various grits of sandpaper. The sanding pad oscillates in a small circle, constantly moving even when the user isn't, allowing for much faster sanding than with just paper.
Specifications
This sander was most likely designed to meet these customer specifications:
- Fast sanding
- Able to remove material quickly
- Comfortable to hold
- Doesn't hurt to use even with constant vibration against hand
- Removes dust from surface
- Reduces possible particulate in air
In addition to customer requests, engineering specifications might have also been provided:
- AC Power Connection
- Can be plugged into wall outlet instead of battery
- Uses standard 1/4 sheets of sandpaper
- Won't require hard to find consumables
- Minimal internal losses
- More efficient power usage - correlates to Fast Sanding
- Minimal vibration felt by user
- Similar to Comfortable to hold, this also is a part of mechanical efficiency by requiring that more power go to the movement of the sanding plate than the user
Parts
List of parts:
| Part # | Part Name | Category | Function | Material | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Cord | Input | Provides power to the Power Sander | Insulated Wires |  |
| 2 | Switch | Input | Allows user to toggle power on and off | Plastic with metal contacts |  |
| 3 | Feathers | Input | Provides power to the motor | Carbon |  |
| 4 | Motor | Input | Spins the driveshaft | Copper, Steel |  |
| 5 | Sanding Platform | Output | Performs the base for the sanding function of the tool | Plastic/rubber |  |
| 6 | Fan | Output | Moves dust from surface into the dust collector, cools the motor | Plastic |  |
| 7 | Dust Director | Output | Directs the dust into the dust collector | Plastic |  |
| 8 | Offset Weight | Motor Conversion | Provides vibration and non-uniform motion within Power Sander | Steel |  |
| 9 | Bearings | Support Element | Allow smooth, rotational motion | Steel |  |
| 10 | Flexible Legs | Structural Component | Attaches the Sanding Platform to the body while letting it move a small amount | ABS Plastic |  |
| 11 | Casing | Structural Component | Shields the user from electrical contact, gives the device its shape, provides support to the entire tool | ABS Plastic |  |
| 12 | Sandpaper Clips | Other Components | Hold the sandpaper in place | Steel | |
