1. Tasks/Assignments During Co-op Jacob Dowman
 Articulation Testing for Thor (Verification and Validation)
o Maximum Articulation
o Steering Attribute
o Bucket Test (Steering Responsiveness)
 PM Accuracy Test
 Data analysis of probe paint (number of cycles screwing on/off, finish type)
 Taking apart various old/current articulation devices/Borescopes
 Researching different methods of articulation
o Documenting ideas in presentation
o Making models on Solidworks
o Printing models and testing them
o Presenting ideas to ME team, using feedback to modify/improve mechanism
 Designing parts using Solidworks
o Designed IDI Puller, Acadia Board Holder, Cam and Wire Holder for XL Go, Cam and
Wire Holder for Thor, Fixture for Battery Membrane Cycle Test,Parts for Manual
Articulation Mechanism
 Making 3D models of them using Solidworks
 Making drawings for them using Solidworks
 Printing the parts
 Chemical wipe testing/analysis
 Chemical soak testing/analysis
 Cycle testing
o Peripheral Door
o Thor Case Reel
o Battery to Handset
o Thor Large Case Handle
o Battery Power Display Button
o Battery Latch
o Pod Latch
o Probe Head
 Pressure testing
o Probe tips
o Thor components (battery, handset, peripheral door, pod, probe)
 Drop testing and analyzing drops with high-speed camera
 Slap testing
o Analyzing effects of slap testing on image, weld, etc.
 Using microscope and Smart Scope to analyze parts for cracks/damage
 Force Test
o Thor Joystick (in both horizontal and vertical directons)
o Peripheral Door

2. o Epoxies after varied lengths of time in/out of oven
o Epoxies after chemical soak
o Adhesives for Trigger
o Weld on Tip
o Strain Relief
 Machine Shop Experience
o Hack saw
o Power Drill
o Belt Sander
o Dremel
o Tap
o Die
 Research better adhesive for trigger assembly
o Talked with severalcompanies about thoughts on better adhesives
o Ordered samples to be tested and compared with current adhesive
o Pull tested adhesives and compared in data sheet
o Compared two 3M adhesives with different viscosities (PR600 vs. PR1500)
o 3M PR1500 now used in all future Thor units for trigger assembly
 Documenting and analyzing different cosmetic issue on Thor Handsets,Pod Holder, Pod Housing
o Created an Inspection Criteria document for production
 Compared images taken by Thor tips before and after slap test (Pre-Post Analysis)
 Assembling/Disassembling Thor Handsets, Pods,Batteries
 IP55 Testing- Spraying each side of component for 3 minutes
 IP67 (Dunk) Testing
 Inserting PEM nuts into holes
 Operating thermal chambers
 Making Diagrams
 Interchangeability Testing
 Inserting pulleys and rope into water tank for IP67 testing
 Inspecting all incoming Thor large cases for peeling labels/stiff handles
 Searching for bugs/software issues with Thor
 Cutting fish paper
 Dust Testing