This week, our team made exciting strides! We successfully shaped our first workpiece to size with precise facing passes on a milling machine, marking a significant step toward achieving our design goals. Simultaneously, we’re putting the finishing touches on programming a LabVIEW VI to capture critical test data from the pressure transducers and temperature sensor, a key component of our testing setup. All purchases for the test equipment fittings have been finalized, giving us the confidence that we have every piece of the puzzle needed for the next phase. With these fittings characterized and acquired, and our first error-free CFD simulation completed, we’ve laid a solid foundation for reliable and repeatable results.

Next week, we’ll refine the workpieces further with CNC edge finishing to achieve the precision required for optimal performance. We’ll also run additional CFD simulations with increasing accuracy, pushing our design closer to final validation. Assembly is on the horizon as we prepare to bring all the components together into a cohesive setup, ensuring seamless functionality. Additionally, we’ll be reaching out to the temperature sensor manufacturer to confirm voltage range specifications, guaranteeing compatibility with our system. The momentum is building, and we’re excited to continue transforming ideas into tangible results—stay tuned!