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Manufacturing of Gas Sampling Chamber Components Joshua Kowalski November 7, 2008 Abstract Creating a useable product from an engineering design requires a special skill set and knowledge of machining tools. Using an engineering drawing, dimensions are noted and then stenciled onto the raw materials using a variety of measurement tools. Assortments of cutting tools are employed to create a dimensionally accurate component, and the components are assembled to create a usable device. Each operation requires a specific knowledge of the machine being used and calls for various techniques to manufacture accurate components. Keywords PVC Sheet – Polyvinyl Chloride, a thermoplastic polymer with a density of 1380 kg/m3. Extremely weather resistant. Square – Measurement tool comprised of two rulers joined at an exact 90° angle. Used to draw straight lines and check component alignment. Caliper – Measurement tool used to determine distance between two symmetrical sides. Display is either digital or manual, and can accurately display a measurement to the ten-thousandth on an inch (hundredth of a millimeter) Bandsaw – Powered machine used for cutting. Blade consists of a toothed band of metal riding on two wheels that rotate in the same plane. Mill – Powered machine used for component shaping. The mill utilizes a vertical or horizontal rotating spindle that holds the cutting tools. May be used for cutting, planning, drilling, rebating, and routing. Introduction It is one thing to design a product on paper, but often engineers have difficulty bringing their design to life in a useable form. Through the use of machining tools, a user can turn raw materials into a functional device. These tools require specific knowledge of the machine being used, and calls for various techniques to manufacture accurate components. Objective The objective of this paper is to guide the reader through the steps required to manufacture a gas sampling chamber comprised of sheet PVC compo