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Fabrication<\/p>\n
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We began by brainstorming the idea of how we wanted to make the treestand. This included what we wanted to incorporate into the stand, the size of the stand, and how we wanted to make the floor. The initial idea for the floor was to make a frame and have slats for footing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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We made the floor from a carbon fiber\/foam-core sandwich panel <\/span>using a wet layup process<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Both facesheets\u00a0<\/span>were assembled<\/span>\u00a0from ten\u00a0<\/span>layers of carbon fiber that\u00a0<\/span>were<\/span>\u00a0manufactured<\/span>\u00a0using a hand-layup process.<\/span>\u00a0The foam was abraded and adhered to each side during these layups.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/hunterslitelift\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/cutting-panel-scaled.jpg” title_text=”cutting panel” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” height=”443px” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”9px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Once the layup process was completed the floor was cut to the dimensions of 36.25 in x 27.5 in x 0.875 in by Jackson, Kaleb, and Trevor.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”385px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/hunterslitelift\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/Floor-panel.jpg” title_text=”Floor panel” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”78.9%” module_alignment=”center” height=”429px” custom_margin=”|-53px|6px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kaleb can be seen holding the platform after it was cut and before any drilling, any sand was added, and the rods were attached.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/hunterslitelift\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/drill-hole-scaled.jpg” title_text=”drill hole” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”116.9%” min_height=”298.9px” custom_margin=”|-31px|7px|||” custom_padding=”|51px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kaleb, Morgan, and Trevor can be seen drilling 0.5-inch holes into the floor to allow for water drainage.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/hunterslitelift\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/Floor-assembly-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Floor assembly” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” height=”429px” custom_margin=”|19px|8px|||” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After\u00a0<\/span>the holes were drilled<\/span>, the inside of the holes were painted with\u00a0<\/span>epoxy,<\/span>\u00a0so the foam would not get wet while in use. Then\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0filament wound rods and aluminum teeth were attached. The floor was also covered with an epoxy\/sand mixture to increase the coefficient of friction.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/hunterslitelift\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/small-winder.jpg” title_text=”small winder” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To create the initial rod,<\/span>\u00a0we cut a foam core into different lengths, but always at 1 in x 1 in width and height.<\/span>\u00a0Once\u00a0<\/span>the foam was cut<\/span>, we would draw a braided carbon fiber sleeve over the foam. They were then placed on the small winder and coated in resin until <\/span>they<\/span>\u00a0cured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/hunterslitelift\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/Filament-Winding.jpg” title_text=”Filament Winding” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”66%” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jackson and Trevor can\u00a0<\/span>be seen<\/span>\u00a0running the large filament winder to increase the strength of our rods.\u00a0<\/span>On the filament winder, we<\/span>\u00a0did a helical and circumferential wind with carbon fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/hunterslitelift\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/Cutting-rods-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Cutting rods” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”65%” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kaleb can be seen cutting the rods to the desired shapes and angles for the final assemblies.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/hunterslitelift\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/Top-assembly.jpg” title_text=”Top assembly” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Once all the rods\u00a0<\/span>were manufactured<\/span>, they\u00a0<\/span>were attached<\/span>\u00a0with connectors, nuts, bolts, and a threaded rod for additional support. The threaded rods\u00a0<\/span>were placed<\/span>\u00a0within the small vertical beams\u00a0<\/span>and<\/span>\u00a0connectors\u00a0<\/span>were used<\/span>\u00a0at the corners before being bolted. The angled rods had the foam cleared out to some\u00a0<\/span>extent,<\/span>\u00a0so\u00a0<\/span>a wire could be added<\/span>\u00a0for climbing the tree.\u00a0<\/span>A pin was used<\/span>\u00a0to hold the wire at the desired depth.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Updated 4\/24<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FabricationWe began by brainstorming the idea of how we wanted to make the treestand. This included what we wanted to incorporate into the stand, the size of the stand, and how we wanted to make the floor. 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