PMI Manipulator

PMI Team Members: Xen, Jarret, Deairsee, Serenity,

Madisyn, Spencer and Lillian
Goals

1. Reduce arm strain for workers

operating the PMI gun.
2. Manipulate the PMI gun fast and
efficiently.
3. Make the mechanism attachable
to a wooden table.
Our concept
● Cartesian style arm
● Rotating base plate
● clamp style gripper for the
PMI gun
The Baseplate Old Design
● The initial baseplate wasn’t
functional.
● Inaccurate 3D printer
caused failures.

New design
● Is designed to be cut from
aluminum.
● Functions properly.
● Attachable to table.
Center Block

Center Block

● One support rod

● One threaded
rod
● Allows
horizontal and
vertical
movement
● Cartesian
design
End Block

● Allows for quick and easy fit of

the PMI Gun
● Able to remove PMI Gun
● Secure grip
● Slides easily along rails.
A Work in Progress

● Stable support
● Buttons to be added.
● Motor and Rod
covers
● Up for improvement.
Our Future Plans
● Finish detailed CAD model
● Purchase items from Buy List
● Create a Prototype