Insulation Measuring and Cutting Module

The goal of the project is to design and build a module that scans a work order, determines a desired length, measures insulation to that length, and cuts it without any human input required.

=Project Definition=

The purpose of this project is to create an automated process that accurately measures and cuts insulation to desired tolerances, while minimizing cost and time.

Background
A large amount of energy is spent on heating the fluids that run throughout airplanes. Insulation is used to reduce this cost and decrease the chance of component failure due to unwanted heat transfer. In order ensure that all components function properly this insulation must fall within a certain tolerance. Currently in the Boeing Tubing, Duct, and Reservoir Center there is not an automated process for cutting expensive insulation to a desired length, which leaves the task open to inconsistencies and human error. Our client would like to minimize

Deliverables
Design a system which can accept a barcode input to automatically set length of tube insulation cut. The system will pull the insulation through the measuring system free of human intervention, then cut the insulation to size. Module will then fully eject cut insulation from system.

Specifications
Module will fall under these constraints:
 * 6 ft long
 * 2 ft wide
 * 2 ft tall

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