Maufacture

Work is continuing on the machining of the new robot. Pictured left is the CNC working on a section of the new canopy. The use of Pro/Manufacture allow for manufacture of much more intricate shapes than was previously possible.

In this case, the canopies must have bevelled edges, to provide a better look and this is what is being machined (at left).

UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) was selected for construction of the robot due to its easy machining properties, and not least of all cost (it is substantially cheaper than acetol). The necessary materials were obtained on Monday, so manufacture is underway.