Table 5.
Tools and equipment required for component manufacture, modification, and assembly.
Tools/equipment | Required for |
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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 |