TRUST US

TENDER EVALUATION CRITERIA

Project: Mars Rover

Client: EMPACT

MARCH 31, 2017

Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction .................................................................................. 2
2.0 Criteria Table ................................................................................. 2
3.0 Explanation Of Criteria .................................................................. 3
3.1 Experience .................................................................................. 3
3.2 Capability.................................................................................... 3
3.3 Cost ............................................................................................ 4
3.4 Communication .......................................................................... 4
3.5 Quality Assurance ....................................................................... 5
3.6 Punctuality ................................................................................. 6

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1.0 Introduction
Contained in this document is the criteria that will be utilized to assess
potential contractors for the manufacture of the EMPACT Mars Rover. For
contractors to be successful they must satisfy the criteria noted in the table
below.

2.0 Criteria Table

Criteria Criteria Details Mark
Experience Proficient with /30
workshop machinery
Ability to work in an
engineering
environment
Must have previous
experience working on
a fabrication project
Capability Must be able to source /20
metal rod.
Required to arrange
advanced fabrication
Cost Being able to source all /10
material other than the
bearings for under $30
Communication Must be easily /20
contactable
Must be willing to have
regular weekly
meetings.
Quality Assurance Must be willing to /10
perform testing
Punctuality Proven ability to /20
complete tasks given
deadlines.
Willing to make
alternative
arrangements given 24
hours notice
Total /110

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Explanation Of Criteria

3.1 Experience

Trust Us is committed to delivering the highest quality product to our client

EMPACT. In order to be considered for being hired as a contractor, you must
be able to prove that you have adequate experience by satisfying the following
experience criteria.

Experience criteria:

Ability to work in an engineering environment:

You must be able to prove you can work in an engineering environment
as a team. Past experience from high school in word work/metal work
can satisfy this criteria.

Proficient with workshop machinery:

Experience in operating workshop machinery is high desirable. More
specifically, experience in using a drill press, band saw and metal lathe. If
you are unable to satisfy this criteria, you will still be considered but you
will not be given 1st preference.

Must have previous experience working on a fabrication project:

To be considered, you must be able to show that you have worked on a
fabrication project before. Showing that you have such experience
proves that you have proven ability to understand design
communication and set design requirements. Documentation of senior
year projects from high school can satisfy this criteria.

3.2 Capability
To complete construction of the mars rover for our company, we require you
to have certain capability to allow for the completion of the project. This
capability is defined by the following criteria:
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 Must be able to source metal rod:
A critical part of the Trust Us Mars Rover is the front and rear metal
axles. These axles will need machined by the means of a metal lathe.
Due to this specific requirement, the ideal contractor must be able to
source the correct solid metal rod as per the design specifications.

Required to arrange advanced fabrication:

As per the specifications, parts such as the clamping brackets, wheel
hubs and axles require advanced fabrication. More specifically for the
clamping brackets and wheel hubs, you must be able to arrange 3D
printing of these components. All 3D printed parts must be printed in
ABS plastic as per the design specifications. As for the axle, it must will
need to be fabricated on a metal lathe followed by having a thread
tapped in to it. If you are unable to do this fabrication yourself, you must
be able to arrange with an external party such as the university.

3.3 Cost
In order to satisfy the clients design requirements you will be need to be able
to satisfy the clients budget constraints. These constraints include:

Being able to source all material other than the bearings for under $30:
All materials other than the bearings will need to be sourced by the
contractors. According to the costing done in the specifications, all
components can be sourced for under $30. It is expected that as a
contractor, you will be able to build the mars rover for under the $30
budget.

Failure to meet the previous requirements will degrade the reputation of Trust
Us and our relationship with the client. Contractors will be fully liable for any
financial difficulties as research indicates the cost requirements are
reasonable.

3.4 Communication
To ensure the project is progressing as required, Trust Us believes that good
communication is critical. Due to this, we have set the following criteria for the
ideal contractor:
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Must be easily contactable:

To be considered as a contractor, you must be contactable easily. At a

minimum Trust Us, expects communication over the phone and through
Facebook messenger. If there are other communication methods you wish to
use, you can discuss them with us during your interview.

Must be willing to have regular meetings:

As stated previously, communication is very important to Trust Us. We believe
that it is critical to the advancement of going from design to product. Due to
this we will require you to meet with us regularly, at a minimum a bi-weekly
basis. This expectation will be discussed further during your interview.

3.5 Quality Assurance

To ensure the mars rover is built to the highest possible standards, Trust Us
will require you to fulfil the following quality assurance criteria:

Must be willing to perform testing:

During the design phase it is expected that you will cooperate with
designers in the testing of the mars rover. Testing during the design
phase will ensure that as the rover is built, any defects or inherent
weaknesses of the design will be detected and rectified through redesign
and remanufacturing.

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3.6 Punctuality
To meet the previous criteria, it is expected that you as a contractor will be
punctual. Punctuality will be evaluated given the following criteria

Proven ability to complete tasks given deadlines:

To ensure that you as a contractor are suitable for our company, you must be
able to prove that you are capable of being punctual.

Willing to make alternative arrangements given 24 hours notice:

Due to the fasting moving world of engineering, we expect that if needed you
will be able to make alternative arrangements given 24 hours notice.
Arrangements including but not limited to meetings, manufacturing deadlines
and performing testing. This will be further discussed during your interview.

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 TRUST US
RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project: Mars Rover

Client: EMPACT

MARCH 31, 2017

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2

2.0 Designing Stage ............................................................................................................... 2
3.0 Construction Stage .......................................................................................................... 2
4.0 Testing Stage ................................................................................................................... 3
5.0 Risk Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 3
6.0 Reference list .................................................................................................................. 3

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1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to identify the risks that might happen during the
three project stages and provides strategies to mitigate their effects and ensure that the
work are done as planned.

2.0 Designing Stage

The table below shows the main risks and mitigation strategies during the designing
stage.

Risk Hazard Likelihood Mitigation Residual risk

Strategy
Loss of the Computer crush High Using back up Loss of some
design platforms drawings
documents
Going over the Miscalculating the Moderate Double check the Getting higher
budget costs material cost list cost.
and the design
material list to
ensure that prices
are matching
Causing delay Miscommunication High Using a common Running out of
in the design between the communication time
process in term designers platform and share
of wrong the work and ideas
drawings there so it
becomes clear to
everyone
Table (1)

3.0 Construction Stage

The table below shows the main risks and mitigation strategies during construction
stage.

Risk Hazard Likelihood Mitigation Strategy Residual risk

The vehicle parts Miscalculating High The construction team The parts will
may not fit the must precisely use the not fit
together dimensions same scale as indicated
in the drawings
Cause injuries to Wrong use of Extreme Get the job done by Getting
the contractors construction someone who has past injured
tools experience.
Make the Buy the Moderate Make sure that the Decrease the
construction wrong materials bought are quality of the
harder building the same as indicated product
material in the materials list

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 Table (2)

4.0 Testing Stage

The table below shows the main risks and mitigation strategies during the testing
stage.

Risk Hazard Likelihood Mitigation Strategy Residual risk

Receive zero or Being late Moderate Make sure to check Receive zero
low mark the testing time and
finish constructing
the vehicle testing
Cause damage to Flipping High Make the vehicle Some parts will
the vehicle capable of flipping damaged
Break the wheels Move fast High Use strong wheels Some wheels will
due to the hitting capable of hitting break
the ground fast the ground fast
Table (3)

5.0 Risk Matrix

The risk matrix below has been used to determine the likelihood of the risks mentioned
in tables one to three.

Likelihood or Consequence Severity

Frequency Low Minor Moderate Major Critical

Almost Certain High High Extreme Extreme Extreme

Likely Moderate High High Extreme Extreme

Possible Low Moderate High Extreme Extreme

Unlikely Low Low Moderate High Extreme

Rare Low Low Moderate High High

(Maynard, 2017)

6.0 Reference list

Maynard, Nicoleta.(2017). EFPC week two lecture [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from
https://lms.curtin.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_
122 03_1&content_id=_3168752_1&mode=reset

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TRUST US
SPECIFICATIONS
Project: Mars Rover

Client: EMPACT

MARCH 31, 2017

Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Individual Component Assembly ............................................................................................................ 2
Wheel Hub Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 3
Clamping Bracket Assembly .................................................................................................................... 3
CD Wheel Assembly ................................................................................................................................ 3
Final Assembly ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................................... 4
Costing .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction
This specifications document covers all of the required tools and manufacturing procedures to make
the Mars Rover designed by Trust Us Pty Ltd for the client Clive Maynard. These specifications relate
to design revision V1.1.

Tools Required
Metal lathe
Drill
M5 Tap
4.5mm drill bit
5mm drill bit
Metal Saw(Preferably Cold Saw)
Hacksaw
Bandsaw
3D printer capable of printing ABS
Pliers
M5 screw driver
M6 screw driver

Individual Component Assembly

Axle
The axel used for this vehicle is a 260.0 mm x 10.0 mm metal rod as indicated in drawing
AXLE-01. There are two steps to make the metal rod ready for use as an axel.

1. Cut two pieces of solid cylindrical metal bar to 260mm from the provided length,
using a metal saw preferably a cold saw.
2. On a metal lathe, set the correct rpm using the lathe gearbox. Perform required
computations with relevant cutting speeds and diameter labelled in drawing AXLE-
01.
3. Use set metal lathe to face off 5.0 mm off from each side of the 10mm diameter
metal rod as indicated in the drawing AXLE-02 so the new dimensions of the axel will
be 250.0 mm x 10.0 mm(diameter). Performing this step ensures a smooth face for
further machining.
4. On the lathe, attach a 4.5mm drill bit in to the drill chuck attachment. Once
complete attach the drill chuck attachment to the tailstock. Now drill a 20mm deep
hole in to each side of the metal rod. Apply cutting fluid as required. The final shape
of the axel will be as indicated in the drawing AXLE-03.
 5. Once there are holes on each side of the axle as per step 3, use a M5 tap to create a
female thread inside of the axle. As per the drawing AXLE-04.
6. Repeat steps 2-4, on the second piece of 260mm metal rod. Once complete, you will
have two metal axles.

Wheel Hub Assembly

1. Obtain the wheel_hub.stl file provided with this design package

2. Print the 3D model in ABS material with 100% infill.
3. Once printed, measure the dimensions using a ruler to ensure they match the drawing
dimensions. Refer to the drawing WHEEL HUB.
4. Ensure that four wheel hubs are printed.
Clamping Bracket Assembly

1. Obtain the clamping_bracket.stl file provided with this design package

2. Print the 3D model in ABS material with 100% infill.
3. Once printed, measure the dimensions using a ruler to ensure they match the drawing
dimensions. Refer to the drawing CLAMPING BRACKET.
4. Ensure that four clamping brackets are printed.
Base Assembly
1. Mark out a 200*300mm rectangle on the kickboard
2. Cut the rectangle shape out of the kickboard using a bandsaw.

CD Wheel Assembly
We are using twelve recycled CDs with 120 mm diameter for our vehicle wheels.
1. Step1: drill four holes on all the CDs with a diameter of 5 mm as specefied in drawing A2.
2. Step 2: use glue to put 3 CDs together to make one CD wheel assembly.
3. Step 3: repeat Step2 three times to have four CD wheel assemblies as can be seen in the
drawing A2.

Final Assembly
1. Place one of the pillow block bearings on the base as outlined in the Base Drawing.
2. Place a 2* M7 machine bolts through the housing of the pillow block bearing housing.
3. Once through the pillow block base housing, direct the M7 bolts through the base.
4. As the M7 bolts emerge from the base at the top side, place the clamping bracket on top of
the bolt and base.
5. Once the clamping bracket is fitted, install 2* M7 nuts at the end.
6. Repeat this process until all for bearing are installed(front left, front right, back left and back
right)
 7. Once all 4 bearings are fitted as per the previous instructions, place the front axle through
the front left and front right bearings.
8. While passing it through, ensure that the set screws on the front left and front right bearings
are loose.
9. Once the has axle been passed through, lock the alignment using the set screws as per the
drawing FINAL BOTTOM.
10. Once the front axle is fitted, place the second axle through the rear left and rear right
bearings ensuring that the set screws on both bearings are loose.
11. Once passed through the both rear bearing, lock the alignment of the rear axle as per the
drawing FINAL BOTTOM using the set screws on the rear left and rear right bearings.
12. Once both axles are installed, obtain one of the wheel hubs and place the dual CD assembly
on the spindle part of the wheel hub.
13. After placing the dual CD assembly on the wheel hub, insert 4 * M5 bolts through the four
perimeter holes of the wheel hub.
14. Once the M5 bolts are through the holes of the wheel hub, place the M5 bolts through the
glued CD assembly and place a M5 nut at the end of each of the four bolts. Fasten the bolts
on the assembly with moderate force, tighten the bolt and nut on the assembly by hand
followed by tightening with pliers and a screw driver. Make incremental force
advancements, do not over tighten
15. Repeat steps (12-15) for each of the wheel hubs, four in total.
16. Once all four hubs have their CD assemblies fitted, placed the wheel hub assembly on to the
axle. Once on the axle place a M5 Bolt through the wheel hub and in to the female thread of
the axle.

Quality Assurance
After completing construction compare the final product against drawings FINAL TOP, FINAL
BOTTOM, FINAL SIDE and FINAL 3D VIEW. While going through the drawings measure the physical
product and compare the dimensions against those specified in the previously mentioned drawings.
Any discrepancies must be noted so that action can be taken accordingly to rectify any issues. If
there are manufacturing difficulties causing discrepancies, designers must be contacted.

Costing
Quant Component Dimension Source Unit Cost Cost To Descripti
ity s Contract on
(L*W*H) ors
All
dimensions
in mm
4 10mm Bore Gross LHW Ebay $2.40 Nil(Thes These
Pillow Block (67*33*35) e compone
Bearing compon nts will
(KP000) ent will be
be provided
 provided to the
free of contracto
charge rs for
to the free
contract
ors)
4 Wheel Gross Engineering Department- Curtin $0.75 $3 Costing
Hub(3D LWH( University based on
printed) 55*25*55) $0.03/g
Net rate from
volume is spreadsh
23.68cm^3 eet. 1.05
g/cm^3
used for
ABS
density.
2 Metal rod Length:260 Bunnings(https://www.bunnings.co $5.80/m $5.80
mm m.au/metal-mate-10mm-x-1m-
Diameter: galvanised-steel-round-
10mm solid_p1130453)
12 CDs(3 per Diameter:1 Recycled $0.40(1/ $4.80
hub) 20 2 of
Thickness: spreadsh
1.2 eet price
as it is
recycled)
8 M6 Bolts Diameter: Bunnings $0.31 $2.48
6mm
Length:
At least
60mm long

8 M6 Nuts Diameter: Bunnings $0.07 $0.56

6mm
4 M5 Diameter:5 Bunnings $0.06 $0.24
Bolts(conne mm
cting hub to Length:
axle) Cut to
20mm
16 M5 Diameter:5 Bunnings $0.07 $1.12
Bolts(conne mm
cting glued Length:
DVDs to Cut to
hub) 22mm
16 M5 nuts Diameter: Bunnings $0.06 $0.96
5mm

4 Clamping 79*20*5(n Engineering Department- Curtin $0.24 $0.96

Bracket on-solid) University
7.62cm^3
TOTAL $28.1
COST
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GANTT Chart
Project: Mars Rover

Client: EMPACT

MARCH 31, 2017

Group Name: Trustus

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