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Project 2: Tack (stickiness) testing instrument A scientific instrument designed for a sponsoring
company. The instrument accurately measures the strength of adhesives (e.g., sticky tape). How it
works . The stepper motor drives the probe vertically down and presses it onto the sample... 

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Project 2: Tack (stickiness) testing instrument We know the size and arrangement of the key mechanical
parts (shown here) but the mechanical assembly, overall size, shape of the enclosure, arrangement of
other parts (e.g., cooling fan, circuit boards) and the user interface needs to be designed. .

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Project 2: Tack (stickiness) testing instrument Refer to the schematics on the next slide... Task 2:
Mechanical . Propose how you would make the necessary prototype parts for the mounts, brackets,
base etc. to assemble and test an electronically and mechanically functional prototype. De.

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Project 2: Tack (stickiness) testing instrument Red text and boxes show where mechanical prototype
parts are required Task 2: Mechanical Bracket(s) needed to Linear bearing 24 mm x 50 mm rigidly and
accurately (mount 4 x M4 screws) - the rail connect the LVDT to the has M5 mounting hole... 

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Refer to the schematics on the next slide... Task 3: Enclosure . Propose how you would make the
necessary prototype parts to produce an enclosure for the functional prototype. . The enclosure must
cover the whole prototype, making it safe for user testing. . The enclosure must allow funct... 

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Project 2: Tack (stickiness) testing instrument Task 3: Enclosure A proprietary microcontroller board
(measuring 80 mm x 150 mm x 15 mm) has already been specified, Essential so don't look for one! but
you should consider the following connections and peripheral devices. You mechanical ne...