2. The Big Picture
International manufacturer of devices involved in
high voltage power distribution and protection
Products include cable connectors, insulators,
arrestors, and various other power line devices
One of the Top manufacturers in their field of
products
3. Wadsworth Facility
• Manufactures Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) Blocks used in power
line insulators
• 15 minutes from University of Akron campus
• Small to medium scale comfortable environment
4. The Co-op Experience
Covers nearly ALL aspects of engineering
Intro to manufacturing project engineering
Freedom to take control of projects
Ability to order materials and parts
Communication with other engineers and
company vendors
Excellent supervision and guidance
Made By Me
5. The Co-op Experience
Wide range of projects including mechanical pieces,
electrical layouts, safety equipment…
A complete experience covering nearly all aspects of
engineering and everyday work life
6. The Co-op Experience
Hands on work environment
(not just a desk job)
Machine shop and
fabrication skills
See designs become used
in the real world
7. The Co-op Experience
Have your own personal office space
Make deliveries and pick ups to and from local
businesses
8. The Co-op Experience
Data acquisition for kiln temperature
profiling using thermocouples and
computer software.
9. The Co-op Experience
DC to AC motor drive unit
replacement bench test
model.
Controller programming
and troubleshooting.
10. Steel Pallet Straightener Project
The existing steel pallets are bowed causing blocks to shift while
in the ovens.
The pallets are too costly to replace and need to be
straightened
13. Steel Pallet Straightener
Project
Step3: New and improved design!
The new design features more economical parts
and removable supports to bend the center
piece of the pallet.
AutoCAD prints to support the design
14. Steel Pallet Straightener Project
Step4:
Strength calculations to make
sure the design will preform
without failure due to loading.
We were able to choose an I-
beam for our application
based on the strength
calculations.
15. Steel Pallet Straightener Project
Step5: The Strength calculations were entered into excel to
produce required forces and factors of safety for the
design.
16. Steel Pallet
Straightener
Project
Step6: Finalize the design and
begin fabrication.
We were able to use in-stock and
existing materials to save time
and money in fabrications.
(notice the white base was from
an old outside testing setup)
The result is fully functional and
saves the company thousands by
being able to recycle the steel
pallets.
17. Review
• A complete experience covering nearly all
aspects of engineering and everyday work
life
• See projects through from problem to solution
and implementation
• Gain desirable hands on experience for
future reference
• Get paid to learn, but still help the company
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects
• Learn things not taught in school that are
desirable to employers!
• Have Fun!
