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. 2023 Aug 30;16:e00469. doi: 10.1016/j.ohx.2023.e00469

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