The model was initially built as a trade show demonstration unit showing how the NATCO line for machining cylinder heads operates. At the time, this machinery was used in industry 2.0 and 3.0. It was created as one of the earliest automation forms that produced many products. The model is now inoperable at the Bechtel Innovation Design Center. Our team's goal is to restore this model to be used for teaching and learning about the evolution of the manufacturing process.
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Problem Statement/Summary
Restore the NACTO (National Automatic Tool Company) transfer line model to full function to be presented at a trade-show in Fall 2024.