College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Date
12-2022
Primary Advisor
Eileen Rossman, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The purpose of this document is to illustrate the Callaway Measurement Device senior project from start to finish. The challenge given to the team was to update and improve a gauge used by Callaway employees to measure the loft, lie, and face angle of their full spectrum of golf clubs. Once the team understood how the pre-existing gauge operates, the team conducted background research into other technologies that could improve the gauge. The team decided to digitalize the device amongst other tweaks to reduce error. Because the CAD files were not available for the pre-existing device, the team began reverse engineering the device. The team iterated through design choices for each subsystem of the device and decided to alter the clamping and lie system for ease of manufacturability and effectiveness while mimicking the loft and face angle subsystems. Based on these design choices in early prototyping, the team created a CAD design. Once the CAD was polished and the material was selected, the team and sponsors decided to switch to 3D-printed parts to save on material and manufacturing costs. This altered the design into more of a concept prototype. During manufacturing, the team iterated through many design tweaks by reprinting 3D parts, altering the code and encoder types of the digital assembly, machining some metal parts, and assembling various components and subsystems. During testing, the team found that as expected, the device did not reach the accuracy goal. However, this is believed to be a result of the flexibility and non-uniformity of the 3D-printed parts. Because the resolution and precision of the device surpassed the goals, the team believes that if their device was made from sturdier material such as metal in a future iteration it would improve upon the pre-existing device and surpass the goals given to the team by Callaway Golf.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/688
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