Simulations

• Need to have fastener data to perform bolt analysis
• Have people manually verify or rerun simulations to validate results
• Small mistakes in models can be fixed by simulations team to reduce wait times (and risk delays)
• Create simple models for thermal simulations in order to reduce length of simulation runtime
• Conduct thorough research into the entire simulation process, and compare results with published numbers to determine their validity
• GENERALLY SHOULD lower barrier of entry for simulations (amount of simulations, type of simulations, software)
  • NX presented difficulties for members whereas members preferred SolidWorks
• Have reports for people to follow up on simulation runs based on written work and not by spoken word
• Hard to find any information on FEA setup online; resort to asking other teams for details

Thermals

• Make sure to maintain a steady schedule throughout the week constantly trying to check in and further tasks along
  • Do more research when simulations come at a stand still → try to keep progressing
• Maintain a constant relationship with the subteam, in order to keep interest in the team up and maintain a steady rate of tasks and improvement
• Reach out for help on topics of inexpertise when uncertain and in the learning phase → don’t set unrealistic expectations for yourself
• Don’t set any unrealistic expectations or deadlines, move things along but within reason

CAD

• GENERALLY SHOULD lower barrier of entry for CAD
  • EngLabs went down limiting access to CAD software, NX is not accessible by remote desktop
• Should have more frequent meetings on critical components since once-a-week meetings led to progress stagnation
  • Aim for quality but overreach for perfection at the beginning → Small improvements can be made along the design process so that progress doesn’t stagnate
• Make sure to develop a better naming convention for the upcoming term, in order to improve clarity and avoid confusion and unnecessary clutter
• Incorporate more members into different tasks, don’t centrally focus on one item for too long

Machining