Table 5.
Tools and equipment required for component manufacture, modification, and assembly.
| Tools/equipment | Required for |
|---|---|
| Mill, lathe | Manufacture and modification of multiple components |
| Tap/die | Manufacture and modification of multiple components |
| Broaching tool | Manufacture of spring housing |
| Wire EDM | Manufacture of escape wheel, pallet, and pallet lever |
| Saw | Modification of pinion and pallet shafts |
| Scalpel | Modification of shutter motor |
| Screwdrivers | Modification of gearbox |
| Soldering iron | Modification of shutter motor |
| Vice/press | Assembly of leadscrew and gearbox sub-assemblies |
| Pliers | Assembly of leadscrew sub-assembly |
| Hex keys | Assembly of gearbox, actuator, electronics, and reservoir sub-assemblies |
| Kapton tape | Assembly of electronics sub-assembly |
| SMT P & P machine | Assembly of PCB B1 and PCB B2 |
| Loctite | Assembly of escapement and reservoir sub-assemblies |